Trump’s love affair with crypto raises worries about presidential conflict and influence
- Written by Thomas Gift, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre on US Politics, UCL
 
US president Donald Trump’s “meme coin” $TRUMP fell about 8% in five minutes in late September 2025, wiping millions off its value. Users can buy and sell this cryptocurrency, inspired by an internet meme, on the open market.
Shortly before retaking office, Trump had posted on X: “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE!...







