The Blockchain Banquet: When Memes Meet Power in the Dark

Because nothing says executive leadership like a crypto dinner with masked guests and meme coin creators.

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May 27, 2025
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This week, President Donald Trump hosted a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago that drew immediate scrutiny—not for official policy discussions, but for its peculiar guest list: crypto influencers, meme coin creators, and several masked international attendees. Dubbed the "MAGA Meme Coin Dinner" in online circles, the event has raised serious ethical, legal, and national security questions.

While the administration insists the gathering was held during the president's "personal time," the lines between personal, political, and presidential are blurrier than ever—and potentially dangerous.


What We Know

  • The dinner took place at Mar-a-Lago, with no press access and strict phone restrictions reportedly enforced.

  • Attendees included prominent cryptocurrency personalities, meme coin founders, and some international guests.

  • Photos and videos leaked online show several attendees wearing masks and disguises indoors, further fueling suspicion.

  • The event centered around meme cryptocurrencies, including those bearing Trump’s image and slogans—none of which have any official government recognition.


The Purpose: Optics or Influence?

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