An 'Orgy of Corruption' and 'Walmart Steak': Inside Donald Trump's disastrous crypto dinner party
Donald Trump
's exclusive dinner party for investors in his $TRUMP meme coin turned into a spectacle of disappointment, with critics slamming it as an 'orgy of corruption' and guests complaining about the food and lack of access to the US president.
Held Thursday evening at
Trump National Golf Club
in Virginia, the high-profile event gathered 220 crypto investors who collectively poured in $148 million for a chance to meet Trump and dine in style. Instead, many left underwhelmed—by both the meal and the man.
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Social media personality and prankster
Nicholas Pinto
, who says he invested $360,000 in the memecoin, attended the event and told WIRED and Fortune that it was 'the worst food' he's ever had at a Trump property. 'The only good thing was the bread and butter,' Pinto added, calling the steak 'trash' and likening it to something bought at Walmart.
Attendees were promised filet mignon with demi-glace and pan-seared halibut with citrus reduction—but what was served allegedly failed to meet expectations. Despite being promoted as a high-end dinner and networking opportunity for independent traders and crypto executives, most guests had little to no interaction with Trump, who delivered a short 20-minute speech and exited promptly afterward.
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'The speech was pretty much bullshit,' Pinto said. 'Trump could have at least given the top people their watches himself,' he added cryptically, without elaborating on what watches were involved.
Only the top 25 investors were reportedly invited to a private VIP reception with Trump. Even Caitlin Sinclair, anchor at One America News Network (OANN) and the event's host, was unable to get a photo with him. Christoph Heuermann, a German entrepreneur in attendance, posted on Instagram that Trump 'enjoyed being celebrated' but didn't engage with the crowd.
Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the event, calling it 'an orgy of corruption' and a stark example of pay-for-access politics. 'This is corruption in its ugliest form,' she declared, raising concerns about ethical violations given Trump's unofficial appearance and the enormous sums guests had to spend for entry.
Adding to the intrigue were a handful of notable guests, including Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun and former NBA star Lamar Odom. However, the full list of attendees remains confidential. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the event was unofficial and therefore not subject to public disclosure.
With an average investment of $1.8 million per guest, many in the crypto world are now questioning whether the evening was a groundbreaking networking opportunity—or just another overhyped, underdelivered Trump affair.
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