Lately, crypto Twitter’s been buzzing with claims that Donald Trump “blacklisted” #XRP . But is there any truth to it? Let’s break it down.
Where Did This Start?
On March 2, 2025, Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting a U.S. crypto reserve—like a digital Fort Knox. He mentioned XRP, Solana ($SOL ), and Cardano ($ADA ) by name. He also criticized Biden’s crypto policies and called for U.S. leadership in the crypto space. Classic Trump.
But then—less than 24 hours later—the post vanished.
So, What Really Happened?
Reports suggest Trump may not have written that post himself. Insiders say it may have been pushed by lobbyist Brian Ballard, who’s allegedly connected to Ripple Labs. When Trump found out, he was reportedly furious and quickly distanced himself.
Does that mean $XRP is blacklisted?
Short answer: No.
The Truth Behind the Drama
There’s no official blacklist. No ban. No government action. This seems like a behind-the-scenes political mix-up—not an attack on Ripple or XRP.
Ripple has been engaging with U.S. lawmakers for years. This situation just adds some drama, not substance.
What Are People Saying?
XRP lawyer Bill Morgan weighed in:
> “You are on top of things. The SEC agreed for the fine to be reduced from $125 million to $50 million and the SEC agreed to the permanent injunction being lifted. Yep, Trump is furious.”
Translation? Ripple’s still navigating its legal battles, and this #TrumpCrypto incident changes very little.
What About the Market?
No major shakeup. XRP didn’t crash. Ethereum ($ETH) is still holding above $2,500. The overall crypto sentiment remains stable.
Final Thoughts
Trump mentioned XRP, then deleted the post.
A pro-Ripple lobbyist may have played a role.
XRP isn’t blacklisted—nothing official has happened.
Crypto drama? Definitely. Major issue? Not really.
Unless Trump gets back online and blasts “XRP IS DEAD” in all caps… this is just noise.
What’s your take—was Trump smart to back
off, or did the crypto crowd overreact (again)?
