Former U.S. President Donald Trump to Grace Bitcoin Conference in Nashville Despite Assassination Attempt

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to make his scheduled appearance at the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, despite a recent assassination attempt.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump will still make a scheduled appearance at the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, despite a recent assassination attempt. The three-day conference will take place from July 25-27 at the Music City Center.

Trump’s participation was confirmed by David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and one of the event’s organizers. Bailey said he had “just spoken with the President’s team” and that the former president was “in good spirits” and looking forward to attending the Bitcoin event of the year.

Following the security incident in Pennsylvania on July 13, there was some speculation that the high-profile speaker lineup might change. However, it now appears that Trump will attend the conference as planned.

Trump’s journey from crypto skeptic to Bitcoin advocate has been well-documented. During his presidency, he dismissed Bitcoin as a “scam” and directed his Treasury Secretary to crack down on its use. However, his views later changed. In a recent Fox News interview, Trump acknowledged Bitcoin’s growing acceptance, stating:

I like the dollar, but many people are doing it [using Bitcoin], and frankly, it’s taken on a life of its own.

The former president’s newfound openness towards Bitcoin appears to be part of a broader strategy to appeal to a younger, tech-savvy voter base as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. At a recent fundraiser in San Francisco, Trump expressed support for the U.S. Bitcoin industry. He emphasized the importance of Bitcoin mining by American companies, declaring:

We want all remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA.

In addition to Trump, the Nashville Bitcoin Conference will feature a lineup of speakers that includes whistleblower Edward Snowden, comedian Russell Brand, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, and MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor. Trump’s 30-minute speech is scheduled for July 27 and will cover his vision for the future of Bitcoin in the US and his plans to support the industry if re-elected.