Summary
- Donald Trump hosted a dinner where 220 major holders of Trump Coin attended, but some attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the food and service.
- The average Trump Coin holding of attendees was $1.78 million, and the event received criticism for its atmosphere and food.
- One attendee criticized the food as being worse than low-cost airline meals, and Trump reportedly stayed at the event for only 23 minutes.
220 Major Holders of 'Trump Coin' Invited
It has been reported that some cryptocurrency investors who attended a special dinner reception hosted by former U.S. President Donald Trump last week have expressed dissatisfaction with the event.
U.S. and U.K. media outlets reported this on the 25th (local time). On the 23rd (local time), President Trump invited 220 major holders of his meme coin 'Trump Coin' ($TRUMP) to a dinner at the 'Trump National Golf Club' in Sterling, Virginia.
According to the British daily Telegraph, the average amount of Trump Coin held by the dinner attendees was approximately $1.78 million.
The dinner also had a dress code. It was conducted as a formal 'black-tie' event (an event where one must wear a tuxedo or dress, not just a regular business suit).
However, some attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the food and service, as well as the atmosphere of the event.
Nicholas Pinto (25), who invested $360,000 in Trump Coin, told the tech media Wired, "It was the worst food I've ever had at a Trump golf course. The only decent food was buttered bread," he said. He mentioned that the food was so poor that he left the event without eating properly.
Pinto texted a Fortune magazine reporter during the event, saying the food was "garbage. A cheap Walmart steak."
Steve Kovach, a reporter for CNBC, said, "Spirit Airlines (a U.S. low-cost airline) in-flight meals were better."
Coin investor John Harper commented on the fish dish served at the dinner, saying, "It looked like it came from the Costco freezer section. Even weddings at Holiday Inn have better food," he told a local economic media outlet.
According to U.S. CNN, the menu that day included 'Trump Organic Farm Green Salad' followed by a main course of filet mignon or fish served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and dessert was a warm chocolate lava cake.
According to Pinto, as reported by CNN, President Trump stayed at the event for only 23 minutes and did not engage in conversations or take questions from attendees.
Jang Ji-min, Hankyung.com Guest Reporter newsinfo@hankyung.com
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