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    Trump's Crypto Gala: A 'Worst Nightmare' of Corruption?

    Trump's Crypto Dinner Sparks Outrage: Expert Warns of 'Worst Nightmare' Scenario Washington D.C. - President Donald Trump's recent private dinner with 220 cryptocurrency investors who had purchased his meme coin has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The event, held on an undisclosed date, raised serious concerns among lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle about the potential for abuse of power and the selling of political access for personal financial gain. MSNBC political analyst Cornell Belcher, in a recent video, described the situation as "one of the Founding Fathers' worst nightmares." He expressed alarm at the potential for corruption and grift, citing the significant financial contributions made by attendees. NBC News reported that the average TRUMP coin buyer spent $1,788,994.42, far exceeding the federal election contribution limit of $3,500. "This is a level of just potential corruption and grift," Belcher stated, "on top of him already taking a $400 million plane from Qatar." He emphasized that this should be a concern for both Republicans and Democrats, as it represents a profound breach of ethical conduct and undermines public trust in government. The video also showed protestors holding signs that read "CRYPTO CORRUPTION!" and "GRIETER IN CHIEF POXIS." These protests underscore the widespread public concern about the ethical implications of the event. The situation remains under investigation, with Congress expected to take action to address the concerns raised by this controversial event and the potential for future abuses of power.

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