🚨 Trump Reportedly Tricked Into Promoting XRP as National Crypto Reserve Asset

Here’s What Actually Happened

In what could be one of the most dramatic political-crypto twists of 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump $TRUMP reportedly fell into a trap laid by lobbyists closely tied to Ripple Labs — and unknowingly pushed $XRP XRP as a strategic asset in a proposed U.S. "Digital Reserve."

But how did this even happen? And what does it mean for the future of crypto lobbying, XRP, and U.S. policy?

Let’s break it down.

🧠 A Social Media Move Gone Wrong?

According to Politico’s May 8 report, things started when a lobbyist from Brian Ballard’s firm — a name well-known in pro-Trump circles — handed Trump a carefully worded social media post draft.

The message? A bold proposal for a U.S. Crypto Reserve featuring XRP, Solana (SOL), and $ADA Cardano (ADA).

Trump, who often uses his platform to float ideas before formal policy steps, went ahead and posted it on March 2.

😡 “I Was Used” — Trump’s Furious Reaction

Just days later, Trump discovered that Ripple — the blockchain firm behind XRP — was actually a client of Ballard. According to two insiders, Trump was furious, realizing he may have been manipulated into supporting a private agenda.

“He is not welcome in anything anymore,” Trump said, cutting ties with Ballard, per sources cited in the Politico report.

💼 Ripple’s Political Ties Run Deep

The story doesn’t end there.

Ripple has been playing the long political game. Their Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, personally donated $300,000+ to Trump-supporting PACs for the 2024 election. Ripple also donated $5 million worth of XRP to Trump’s presidential inaugural fund.

Plus, both Alderoty and CEO Brad Garlinghouse had direct meetings with Trump and attended inauguration events — making it clear Ripple was aiming for policy influence from the inside.

🏛️ From Social Post to Executive Order — Lightning Speed

Surprisingly, even after the drama, Trump didn’t walk back the idea of a crypto reserve.

In fact, just four days later — on March 6 — he signed an executive order establishing a U.S. “Digital Asset Stockpile.” Whether XRP will officially be a part of it remains uncertain, but the post is still live at the time of writing.

📊 XRP Price? Still Holding Steady

Despite the explosive political twist, XRP’s price barely flinched. At publication time, XRP was sitting around $2.23, up about 5% in the last 24 hours — signaling that traders may be shrugging off the noise… for now.

🔍 Why This Matters

This incident shows the growing influence of crypto lobbying in U.S. politics — and the risks of insider influence that could shape multi-billion dollar industries with a single post or handshake.

It also raises tough questions:

• Was Trump’s crypto reserve post manipulated policy theater?

• Can Ripple’s political donations buy influence at the presidential level?

• How transparent is the bridge between crypto firms and government leaders?

As 2026 midterms approach, Ripple, Fairshake PAC, and other blockchain giants are expected to continue investing in “pro-crypto” narratives across Washington — and possibly, future White Houses.

🔮 Final Take

Whether Trump truly meant to support XRP or got blindsided, one thing is clear: crypto is no longer just a tech sector — it’s a political weapon.

And in this new era of blockchain diplomacy, who holds the pen (or posts the tweet) could decide what’s in your wallet tomorrow.

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