There have been rumors online claiming that Donald Trump blacklisted #XRP . But is that really true? Let’s break it down simply.
On March 2, 2025, Donald Trump posted on social media that he supported a U.S. “crypto strategic reserve” which would include #XRP , #Solana , and Cardano. In that post, he also criticized the Biden administration's handling of crypto and said he wants the U.S. to lead globally in the crypto space. But within 24 hours, he deleted the post.
Reports say #Trump may have been influenced by a lobbyist named Brian Ballard to make that post. Ballard allegedly has connections to Ripple Labs, the company behind #XRP . When #Trump found out about that connection, he reportedly got angry and cut ties with Ballard.
However, there is no official statement or proof that #Trump has blacklisted #XRP or placed any ban on it. It seems more like he was upset about being misled, rather than making a formal decision against #XRP .
Ripple has had past political links too, like donations to #Trump -related political groups. Ripple’s CEO and legal head have also met with #Trump before.
So, while the deleted post caused some noise, #XRP is not blacklisted, and it's still active in the market. In fact, many crypto experts still believe #XRP has potential in the current cycle.
To add to this story, a lawyer named Bill Morgan joked on X (formerly Twitter), saying that even though #Trump might be angry, the SEC agreed to reduce Ripple’s fine from $125 million to $50 million and lifted a ban — a win for Ripple.
Conclusion:
#Trump may have gotten annoyed about being linked to #XRP without knowing the full story, but there’s no sign that he banned or blacklisted it. This whole event also highlights how powerful crypto lobbyists are becoming and the risks involved when politics and crypto mix.
