By (MR_UMAIR)

In the fast-moving world of crypto, it doesn’t take much to spark controversy—and former President Donald Trump’s recent Truth Social post did exactly that. Rumors have been flying that Trump “blacklisted” XRP, but a closer look reveals a much less dramatic—and more nuanced—story.






What Sparked the Controversy?




On March 2, 2025, Trump posted on Truth Social proposing a U.S. “crypto reserve”—a digital version of Fort Knox. In his post, he directly mentioned XRP, along with Solana ($SOL ) and Cardano #ADA these suggestions assets could play a role in America’s crypto future. He also took the opportunity to criticize the Biden administration’s crypto policies, positioning himself once again as a pro-crypto leader.



But within 24 hours, the post vanished. That sudden deletion led to widespread speculation. Had Trump changed his mind? Was XRP suddenly out of favor?






What Actually Happened?




According to several insiders, the post may not have been written by Trump himself. It’s been suggested that Brian Ballard—a prominent lobbyist with alleged ties to Ripple Labs (the company behind XRP)—may have had a hand in the messaging. When Trump learned of this, sources claim he was furious and quickly distanced himself from the situation.



This led some to believe that XRP had been intentionally “snubbed” or even “blacklisted” by Trump. But that’s not supported by any official action.






Is XRP Really Blacklisted?




In short: no.



There has been no executive statement, no regulatory decision, and no official policy targeting XRP. What happened appears to be more of a miscommunication or political maneuvering than an intentional attack on Ripple or its token.



Ripple, for its part, has been engaged in ongoing dialogue with U.S. lawmakers and regulators for years. This incident doesn’t mark a departure from the norm—if anything, it’s just more of the same political noise.






Reactions from the Crypto Community




Crypto lawyer and $XRP advocate Bill Morgan weighed in, clarifying the situation and noting recent developments with the SEC:



“You are on top of things. The SEC agreed for the fine to be reduced from $125 million to $50 million and the SEC agreed to the permanent injunction being lifted. Yep, Trump is furious.”



His comment reflects both the confusion and the entertainment value this story has provided the crypto community—more drama than disruption.






Market Response




Despite the noise, XRP’s price remained largely stable. Ethereum held above $2,500, and market sentiment remained generally positive. The lack of significant market reaction is telling—investors don’t seem to believe this is a serious issue.






Final Thoughts




So, did Trump really snub $XRP Not exactly. A deleted post, a possible lobbyist misstep, and a lot of online speculation have combined into a classic crypto soap opera.




  • Trump mentioned XRP, then deleted the post.


  • A pro-Ripple lobbyist may have been involved.


  • There’s no blacklist or ban—nothing official.


  • The market barely flinched.




In the end, unless Trump returns with a dramatic XRP IS DEAD” tweet, this episode looks more like noise than news.