đš Was Trump Played on XRP? đ
New reports are shaking up the crypto-political scene: it seems XRPâs inclusion in Trumpâs strategic crypto reserve wasnât even his idea.
đ According to insiders, lobbyist Brian Ballardâclosely linked to Rippleâmay have pulled strings behind the scenes. Ballard reportedly received $60K from Ripple in 2024 and allegedly influenced Trump to include $XRP alongside $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, and $ADA.
Trump has since cut ties with Ballard after learning the full story.
So... Will XRP get kicked out of the reserve? Unlikely (for now). Trump still has strong ties with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, a major donor. But the political noise is real, and it's far from over.
đ Meanwhile, $XRP is pushing through the FUD:
â May so far: +5.33%
â 30D: +2.1%
â 24H: +6.3% to $2.31
The market doesnât seem to careâyet.
My take? This isnât just about XRP. Itâs a glimpse into how real the overlap between crypto lobbying and politics has become in 2025. Stay sharp.
