Key Takeaways
- Trump's dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders received criticism over food and lack of access to Trump.
- Some attendees had already sold their tokens before the event, and the coin's price dropped 8%.
- Others used the dinner for networking and promoting their own bitcoin-related projects.
Donald Trump’s highly publicized dinner gala for the top 220 holders of his TRUMP memecoin took place on May 22, but the event generated more grumbles than praise from several attendees.
Mixed reactions
While some saw the invitation-only gathering as a chance to network with high-profile figures in the Bitcoin space, others complained about poor food, minimal access to Trump, and lackluster security.
Attendee feedback
Nicholas Pinto, a 25-year-old guest, expressed disappointment to CNBC:
The food sucked…Wasn’t given any drinks other than water or Trump’s wine. I don’t drink, so I had water. My glass was only filled once.
Trump’s brief appearance
Trump made a brief appearance, arriving via helicopter and spending about 23 minutes at the venue.
He greeted top holders in a VIP area and delivered a short speech before departing.
Pinto, who expected more interaction, said:
I would have liked for him to dine with us, maybe spend more time.
Security concerns
Complaints extended to security measures—attendees were not required to seal their phones, and once Trump left, precautions diminished.
Several guests noted that many of the wealthy attendees had already sold off their TRUMP holdings, watching the coin price drop 8% during and after the event.
Positive outcomes
Still, some found value in the evening.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom promoted his own token, and investor Nikita Anufrieve called it a…
… historical moment.
Others viewed the dinner as a potential sign of Trump’s long-term commitment to the memecoin.
