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In a bold and controversial move, a little-known company has announced plans to purchase $20 million worth of TRUMP tokens—a political meme coin associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump—with the stated goal of influencing U.S.-Mexico trade relations.

The company, called Patriot Holdings LLC, is a boutique investment firm based in Texas with under 10 employees and no prior experience in political lobbying. Despite its modest size, the firm claims its crypto-driven campaign could become a “symbolic economic force” to push for stronger border controls, revised tariffs, and pro-America trade deals with Mexico.

The Strategy: Blockchain Meets Policy Advocacy

Patriot Holdings plans to leverage the popularity of the TRUMP token, which has surged in recent months as political meme coins gain traction in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The company intends to:

Buy and hold $20 million in TRUMP tokens as a public statement of support for Trump's trade policies.

Fund social media campaigns and crypto-influencer promotions aimed at drawing attention to their agenda.

Pressure political figures and PACs to consider trade policy proposals linked with their token-backed campaign.

“We believe the TRUMP token represents more than a meme. It’s a digital rallying cry for economic nationalism and border sovereignty,” said company founder Michael Tate. “This is financial activism for a new era.”

Critics Say It’s a Stunt, Not a Strategy

Economists and political analysts are skeptical. Most question the idea that owning meme tokens—regardless of their branding—has any actual influence on public policy or trade negotiations.