Fancy an evening discussing cryptocurrency with US President Donald Trump?

For 220 select guests, this surreal experience is becoming a reality next month — but only if you hold a significant amount of $TRUMP

In a surreal twist, former US President Donald Trump is hosting an evening discussing cryptocurrency with guests over a five-star meal at his private golf club—and only those holding a significant amount of $TRUMP, a Solana-based memecoin, are invited.

The exclusive gala will take place on 22 May 2025 at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., promising unparalleled access, luxury, and perhaps the most unconventional entry requirement of the year.

Only 220 members of the $TRUMP coin community will be personally invited by Trump to attend the gala dinner at his golf club, beginning at 7 p.m. local time.

To join the 220 top $TRUMP holders, you need to climb the leaderboard by owning as many $TRUMP coins as possible between 23 April and 12 May 2025. The more you hold, and the longer you hold them, the better your chances of snagging an invite.

Coins can be purchased on platforms like Raydium using Solana (SOL), with wallets like Phantom facilitating the process. Following news of the dinner, the coin’s value surged over 60%, reaching £10.71 ($13.39) on 23 April 2025.

However, all expenses, including travel and accommodation, are the responsibility of the invitees, with costs potentially running into the thousands of pounds.

The top 25 $TRUMP coin holders will also get an ultra-exclusive pre-dinner reception with President Trump himself, plus a special VIP White House tour the next day, organised by Fight Fight Fight LLC.

This tour is a rare perk, highlighting Trump’s ability to blend political influence with business ventures. The event’s exclusivity is evident in the no plus-ones policy, mandatory background checks, and ineligibility for those from KYC watchlist countries.

Moreover, all gala attendees will receive a commemorative $TRUMP NFT, minted on Solana, adding a collectible aspect to the experience.

Posts on X (formerly Twitter) reflect both excitement and skepticism, with some calling it a “pay-to-play” scheme.

The dinner is another chapter in Trump’s crypto empire, launched days before his January 2025 inauguration. Tying his brand to the volatile world of memecoins, Trump’s foray into crypto has been closely watched.

The event at Trump National Golf Club follows reports of the former president charging millions for Mar-a-Lago dinners, sparking ethical concerns about quid pro quo implications.

A Reuters report also sheds light on the Trump family's crypto ventures, such as World Liberty Financial, which have reportedly earned them hundreds of millions of dollars in fees.

With 40 million insider tokens recently unlocked, critics are raising concerns about potential market manipulation, but the prospect of dining with Trump at his golf club keeps investors engaged.