Ramifications of president's new love for cryptocurrency
President Donald Trump loves cryptocurrency. He used to hate it.
In fact, during his first administration, he called it a scam. That was back in the days he claimed to be a billionaire when he wasn't.
Well, he is a billionaire now because of his investment in crypto and his own meme coin. Host Jim Niedelman brings back Porter McNeil and Steve Grubbs to discuss.
'This whole crypto move by the President has Republicans on both sides. I think a lot of Republicans are a little bit uncomfortable with some of the self interest,' Grubbs said.
'This economy and this market is important, and it's good that the U.S. wants to be a leader in it,' McNeil said.
To hear more, click on the video.
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