Fact Check: Is $XRP

Blacklisted by Trump?

Rumors are swirling that Donald Trump blacklisted $XRP but that’s not true. On March 2, 2025, Trump initially voiced support for XRP, Solana, and Cardano as part of a U.S. "crypto strategic reserve," then deleted the post within 24 hours. Reports say lobbyist Brian Ballard, who has ties to Ripple, influenced the post and once Trump found out, he was reportedly furious and cut ties.

Despite the drama, there’s no official ban or blacklist against XRP from Trump or his team. The situation highlights the power of crypto lobbying and the political risks in the crypto space.

Bottom line: $XRP is not blacklisted. It remains active in the market, with the SEC even reducing Ripple’s fine from $125M to $50M.