U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend and deliver a keynote address at a private cryptocurrency gala scheduled Saturday at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The gathering is organized for investors linked to the Official TRUMP memecoin and will feature strict attendance limits. Entry is restricted to the top 297 wallet holders of the token, while the top 29 investors will gain access to a private reception with the president.
Earlier uncertainty surrounded Trump’s attendance because the event coincides with the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. Event terms had also noted that Trump “may not be able to attend” or that the gathering could be canceled, but the White House later confirmed his participation, settling speculation about his schedule.
Democratic Senators Question Structure and Access
The event has drawn criticism from Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff, and Richard Blumenthal, who raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. In a letter earlier this month, they argued that organizers appeared to promote access to the president in exchange for financial participation through token ownership. They emphasized that Congress must fully understand the extent to which Trump and his family may benefit from cryptocurrency ventures tied to personal branding.
Token Accumulation Intensifies Ahead of Ranking Deadline
Blockchain data shows heightened buying activity as investors attempt to secure qualifying positions among top holders. One investor transferred more than 105,000 TRUMP tokens off Binance, raising total holdings to approximately 1.13 million tokens valued near $3.2 million. Additional withdrawals from Bybit and BitMart contributed to concentration among large holders.
After rising to $4.35 in March when the event was announced, the token later dropped about 33% to around $2.80. More than 642,000 wallets currently hold the asset, yet the top 10 addresses control roughly 91% of the total supply. A similar event in May 2025 saw the token surge to $15.59 before declining to $8.90 in the weeks that followed, adding to ongoing scrutiny from lawmakers calling for tighter oversight.
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