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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Influencer who attended Trump's memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak'—and no access to the president
Nicholas Pinto, a 25-year-old social media influencer, accumulated more than $360,000 in President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency to attend an 'unforgettable Gala DINNER' with the commander-in-chief. The food, though, was forgettable. 'Trash,' Pinto texted Fortune during the banquet. 'Walmart steak, man.' The menu included a 'Trump organic field green salad' and an 'entrée duet' of filet mignon and pan-seared halibut. 'Everyone at my table was saying the food was some of the worst food that they ever had,' said Pinto after the meal. But the real draw of the evening, of course, wasn't steak or halibut. It was Trump himself. The top 220 holders of his memecoin were promised an exclusive evening with the 47th president in what critics have called one of the most blatant pay-for-access schemes in presidential history. In total, investors bought up $148 million of the cryptocurrency to attend the dinner, according to crypto analytics firm Inca Digital. 'The President is working to secure GOOD deals for the American people, not for himself,' said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly in a statement. Was the price tag worth it? 'I was hoping for either Big Macs or pizza,' Pinto said, referring to the president's well-known taste for McDonald's. 'That would have been better than the food that we were served.' In January, two days before his inauguration, Trump announced that he was launching his own memecoin, or cryptocurrency whose price trades on the virality of a joke or person, not its utility. Pinto, a Trump supporter who happened to be staying at the Trump National Doral hotel in Miami at the time, started buying up the token. 'I saw it listed, and it was skyrocketing,' he said. He was already flush in cash. As a 13-year-old, Pinto netted $100,000 in one year through his launch of a company that made scooter wheels, and then he parlayed that success into a career as a social media influencer. He currently has 2.6 million followers on Instagram. While Trump's memecoin initially jumped in price to a market capitalization of almost $8.8 billion, it eventually plummeted to now around $2.8 billion. To help increase enthusiasm for the token, the team behind the cryptocurrency announced in late April that the memecoin's top 220 holders would be eligible for an exclusive dinner with the president at the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Va. Pinto wanted to attend, so he bought up enough cryptocurrency to snag no. 72 on the leaderboard, which displayed each invitee's $TRUMP holdings along with a pseudonym. Pinto's nickname was 'rich.' As the dinner neared, Pinto was so excited that he spray-painted his 'G-Wagon,' a luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz that costs around $150,000, with the $TRUMP ticker. But on the day of the memecoin extravaganza, he decided—in a nod to the crypto industry's favorite symbol of wealth—to drive down from his home in New Jersey in his 2023 'Lambo,' or Lamborghini. Wearing a black tie and a suit, he wondered who else was coming. Justin Sun, a Chinese crypto billionaire reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department during former President Joe Biden's administration, had confirmed his attendance. Other attendees included the CEO of a Singaporean crypto startup and an Australian crypto investor. 'I really would love to meet Elon Musk,' noted Pinto, referring to the Tesla CEO. 'I don't know if that's gonna happen, but that's definitely my top person.' $TRUMP — Nick Pinto (@nicholaspinto_) May 23, 2025 When Pinto showed up to the dinner Thursday evening, he was instead greeted by a crowd of critics. The nonprofit Public Citizen had organized a protest, which included an appearance from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). 'Trump's crypto businesses constitute one of the most corrupt innovations in American political history,' Robert Weissman, copresident of Public Citizen, previously told Fortune. Inside the Trump National Golf Club, the sentiment was mixed. 'Most of the ppl here are sketchy ngl [not gonna lie],' Pinto texted Fortune. Trump did appear and gave a speech, but Pinto described the president's address as 'pretty much like bullshit.' And most guests had no access to the commander-in-chief, he said. Even Caitlin Sinclair, the host of the dinner and an anchor on the conservative news network OANN, wasn't able to get much face time with Trump. 'She said, 'Oh, Trump didn't even give me a picture,'' Pinto remembered. As the gala ended around 10 p.m., Pinto, who didn't meet Elon Musk, got a ride from his father back to a nearby hotel. He then readied himself for an after-party organized by the Singaporean crypto company at the Ciel Capitol Hill, a rooftop club in Washington, D.C. But first, he and his father needed to grab a bite to eat. Pinto was still hungry after the underwhelming meal. 'The only good part,' he told Fortune, '[was] the bread and the butter.' This story was originally featured on
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Influencer who attended Trump's memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak'—and no access to the president
Nicholas Pinto, a 25-year-old social media influencer, accumulated more than $360,000 in President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency to attend an 'unforgettable Gala DINNER' with the commander-in-chief. The food, though, was forgettable. 'Trash,' Pinto texted Fortune during the banquet. 'Walmart steak, man.' The menu included a 'Trump organic field green salad' and an 'entrée duet' of filet mignon and pan-seared halibut. 'Everyone at my table was saying the food was some of the worst food that they ever had,' said Pinto after the meal. But the real draw of the evening, of course, wasn't steak or halibut. It was Trump himself. The top 220 holders of his memecoin were promised an exclusive evening with the 47th president in what critics have called one of the most blatant pay-for-access schemes in presidential history. In total, investors bought up $148 million of the cryptocurrency to attend the dinner, according to crypto analytics firm Inca Digital. 'The President is working to secure GOOD deals for the American people, not for himself,' said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly in a statement. Was the price tag worth it? 'I was hoping for either Big Macs or pizza,' Pinto said, referring to the president's well-known taste for McDonald's. 'That would have been better than the food that we were served.' In January, two days before his inauguration, Trump announced that he was launching his own memecoin, or cryptocurrency whose price trades on the virality of a joke or person, not its utility. Pinto, a Trump supporter who happened to be staying at the Trump National Doral hotel in Miami at the time, started buying up the token. 'I saw it listed, and it was skyrocketing,' he said. He was already flush in cash. As a 13-year-old, Pinto netted $100,000 in one year through his launch of a company that made scooter wheels, and then he parlayed that success into a career as a social media influencer. He currently has 2.6 million followers on Instagram. While Trump's memecoin initially jumped in price to a market capitalization of almost $8.8 billion, it eventually plummeted to now around $2.8 billion. To help increase enthusiasm for the token, the team behind the cryptocurrency announced in late April that the memecoin's top 220 holders would be eligible for an exclusive dinner with the president at the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Va. Pinto wanted to attend, so he bought up enough cryptocurrency to snag no. 72 on the leaderboard, which displayed each invitee's $TRUMP holdings along with a pseudonym. Pinto's nickname was 'rich.' As the dinner neared, Pinto was so excited that he spray-painted his 'G-Wagon,' a luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz that costs around $150,000, with the $TRUMP ticker. But on the day of the memecoin extravaganza, he decided—in a nod to the crypto industry's favorite symbol of wealth—to drive down from his home in New Jersey in his 2023 'Lambo,' or Lamborghini. Wearing a black tie and a suit, he wondered who else was coming. Justin Sun, a Chinese crypto billionaire reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department during former President Joe Biden's administration, had confirmed his attendance. Other attendees included the CEO of a Singaporean crypto startup and an Australian crypto investor. 'I really would love to meet Elon Musk,' noted Pinto, referring to the Tesla CEO. 'I don't know if that's gonna happen, but that's definitely my top person.' When Pinto showed up to the dinner Thursday evening, he was instead greeted by a crowd of critics. The nonprofit Public Citizen had organized a protest, which included an appearance from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). 'Trump's crypto businesses constitute one of the most corrupt innovations in American political history,' Robert Weissman, copresident of Public Citizen, previously told Fortune. Inside the Trump National Golf Club, the sentiment was mixed. 'Most of the ppl here are sketchy ngl [not gonna lie],' Pinto texted Fortune. Trump did appear and gave a speech, but Pinto described the president's address as 'pretty much like bullshit.' And most guests had no access to the commander-in-chief, he said. Even Caitlin Sinclair, the host of the dinner and an anchor on the conservative news network OANN, wasn't able to get much face time with Trump. 'She said, 'Oh, Trump didn't even give me a picture,'' Pinto remembered. As the gala ended around 10 p.m., Pinto, who didn't meet Elon Musk, got a ride from his father back to a nearby hotel. He then readied himself for an after-party organized by the Singaporean crypto company at the Ciel Capitol Hill, a rooftop club in Washington, D.C. But first, he and his father needed to grab a bite to eat. Pinto was still hungry after the underwhelming meal. 'The only good part,' he told Fortune, '[was] the bread and the butter.' This story was originally featured on
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Watch: Rohit Sharma Gifts His Iconic Lamborghini Urus To Fantasy Cricket Winner
Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma made a fan's day by gifting him his iconic blue Lamborghini Urus on Monday. The stylish luxury car has been associated with Rohit since a long time now, especially because of the number 264. This number a tribute to his world-record 264-run innings in ODIs. The 38-year-old batter has often been seen moving in the city in his blue Lambo. The lucky fan, who received the memorable gift from Rohit, was one of the fantasy cricket contest winners. Ahead of IPL 2025, many cricketers, including Rohit, appeared in the advertisement of Dream11 app. In that ad, Rohit had jokingly stated that he will be giving away his Lamborghini Urus to one of the lucky winners. In a video going viral on social media, Rohit was seen handing over the car keys to the fan, with the luxurious SUV placed in the background. Talking about it's market value, the Lamborghini Urus costs around Rs 4 crore in India. — R (@264__ro) May 19, 2025 Rohit called time on his Test career after an illustrious career spanning 67 games, which saw him score 4,301 runs including 12 centuries and 18 half-tons. Apart from him, star batter Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from Test cricket, ahead of the upcoming five-Test series between India and England. Talking about Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions have to indulge in a heated battle against Delhi Capitals for the remaining one playoffs spot. Currently, MI have played 12 matches and won seven of them, securing a total of 14 points. DC, on the other hand, have won six out of 12 games and got 12 points. Both the teams will be facing each other on Wednesday and if MI beat DC, they will qualify for the playoffs. However, if DC beat MI, then both of them have to depend on their respective last match, which is against Punjab Kings. So far, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings have qualified for the playoffs and only spot is up for the grabs.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Watch: Rohit Sharma gives away his Lamborghini to fantasy cricket contest winner
Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma gave away his prized Lamborghini Urus to one of the fantasy cricket contest winners on Monday, May 19. Rohit, who has often been seen cruising the streets of Mumbai in the iconic blue Lambo, was seen handing over the car keys to the lucky winner in a heartwarming Lamborghini, sporting the registration number '264', has long held sentimental value — a tribute to his world-record 264-run innings in ODIs. The luxury SUV, valued at nearly Rs 4 crore in the Indian market, has become something of a fan favourite over the years, thanks to its constant appearance alongside the Indian R? (@264__ro) May 19, 2025advertisementAt the start of IPL 2025, Rohit had humorously promised to give away the car in a Dream11 ad campaign that quickly went viral. In the two-part advertisement, Rohit was first seen emotionally announcing the giveaway, and later hilariously watching a fan drive off in his Urus — forcing the Indian captain to hail an auto-rickshaw home. While fans initially wondered whether the giveaway would feature the exact car or a new one, the visuals from Monday confirmed that Rohit indeed kept his Indians are on a tremendous resurgent run in the Indian Premier League 2025. After starting slowly, Mumbai have really doubled down on their effort and are looking like a team to beat this season. Mumbai have 14 points from 12 matches and need to win their last two games to directly qualify for the playoffs this season. MI are competing with Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants for the last spot in the playoffs. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already qualified for the top 4 this updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd goalkeeper André Onana has Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance after £350k motor pulled over by police
MANCHESTER United goalkeeper André Onana had his £350,000 Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance. The 29-year-old, who has made a string of gaffes this season, must now act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed. Advertisement 4 Police pulled over André Onana's Lamborghini Urus on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Gtr Manchester Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke 4 The Manchester United goalkeeper's £350,000 motor was impounded for having no insurance Credit: Getty 4 Onana, above in the Lambo another time, must act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke Police pulled over the vehicle at on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Hale Barns, Gtr Manchester. The car was flagged as uninsured on an ANPR camera before being loaded onto a transporter and taken to a police pound. Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insurance, otherwise it can be auctioned or destroyed. A source said: 'Onana has made a few errors this season and insuring his car properly seems to be the latest one.' Advertisement Onana signed for United from Inter Milan for £50million in 2023 and has made almost 100 appearances for the club, winning the FA Cup in his first season. But he has come under the spotlight for a series of howlers. His wife Melanie, 35, was robbed of a £62,000 Hermes handbag and a Rolex watch in March as she left an upmarket Italian restaurant in Cheshire. A man will stand trial later this year for robbery. Onana is not the first United star to have a car impounded. Advertisement In 2021, we told how then-midfielder Paul Pogba had his £300,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith seized as it had Monaco-registered plates. The Frenchman was handed three points with a £220 fine and ordered to pay £85 costs at Tameside magistrates' court. Ajax keeper Andre Onana 'in car crash' on way to Cameroon camp for World Cup playoff clash against Algeria He then racked up thousands more in storage fees for leaving the vehicle in the pound for months. A car can be seized if an officer has grounds to believe the driver is uninsured or is not driving in accordance with their licence. Advertisement 4 Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insurance Credit: Zenpix
