#DinnerWithTrump event refers to a controversial dinner hosted by former President Donald Trump on May 22, 2025, at the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia, for the top 220 buyers of the $TRUMP memecoin, launched in January 2025 on the Solana blockchain. The top 25 investors were also offered a private session with Trump and a White House tour. The event, promoted as "the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the World," has sparked ethical concerns due to its blend of cryptocurrency and political influence.
Binance.US listed the $TRUMP token on January 23, 2025, for trading on the TRUMP/USDT pair, with deposits and withdrawals supported on the Solana network. The memecoin reached a $17 billion market cap within eight hours of its launch and saw a price spike to $16 around the dinner announcement, though many winners reportedly sold their tokens afterward. Critics, including the Wall Street Journal, noted that Trump and his allies earned $320 million in trading fees, raising concerns about foreign actors potentially using the memecoin to gain influence. Posts on X also highlight sentiment around the event, with some alleging Binance and Coinbase CEOs were among the attendees, though these claims lack confirmation.