According to PANews, U.S. President Donald Trump is under scrutiny for potentially violating federal law by using the presidential seal at a private dinner for holders of the meme coin TRUMP. The event, reported by Forbes, raises questions about the legality of using the seal in a manner that suggests government endorsement, which is prohibited under Title 18, Section 713 of the United States Code. Violations of this law can result in up to six months of imprisonment or fines.
Legal experts emphasize that the presidential seal is reserved for official occasions, and previous presidents, including Barack Obama and Joe Biden, have refrained from using it in private commercial settings. The White House has not yet responded to media inquiries regarding the legality of the seal's usage at this event.
