At Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner: A Scathing Review, and Now, a Federal Question

May 27, 2025

The promised glitz of Donald Trump’s exclusive meme coin dinner dissolves into a storm of scathing criticism and serious legal threats. A high-rolling guest, Nicholas Pinto, is now publicly blasting the event, decrying the filet mignon as “trash” comparable to “Walmart steak” and dismissing Trump’s speech with potent disdain. But beyond the disastrous dining experience and an early presidential exit, a graver consequence now looms: 35 Democrats are demanding a federal probe into whether the gathering, which hosted international crypto investors, breached bribery laws and constitutional safeguards.

In an interview with WIRED, Pinto described the three-course dinner at President Donald Trump’s meme coin event as deeply underwhelming. “It was the worst food I’ve ever had at a Trump golf course,” Pinto stated. Other guests shared similar views, with several telling the outlet the food was “OK, but not top-class.”

Pinto, who secured his invitation to the event by acquiring roughly $300,000 worth of the Official Trump (TRUMP) token, did not hold back in his critique of the main course. He dismissed the filet mignon as “trash,” comparing its quality to that of “Walmart steak.”

Furthermore, Pinto took aim at President Trump’s remarks during the event, describing the speech as “pretty much like b—t,” according to Fortune.

Videos of President Trump’s speech circulating online show him reading from a prepared script, praising the audience as some of the smartest minds globally and hinting that cryptocurrency could be something special.

“You believe in the whole crypto thing. A lot of people are starting to believe in it,” President Trump stated. This is really something that may be special — who knows, right? Who knows — but it may be special,” he added. 

Pinto also pointed out that several attendees were disappointed by President Trump’s early departure. Pinto shared that the president left right after his speech without staying to present watches promised to the top token holders.

Calls for a federal probe are mounting after President Trump’s exclusive meme coin dinner drew international guests. According to Trump, the event at his Virginia golf club welcomed the top 220 holders of the TRUMP meme coin, several of whom reportedly traveled from abroad.

Now, 35 Democrats are urging the Justice Department to investigate whether the gathering breached federal bribery laws or violated the Constitution’s emoluments clause, which prohibits U.S. presidents from receiving gifts or payments from foreign states without congressional approval. The controversy adds fuel to growing scrutiny over Trump’s expanding ties to the digital asset space.

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Michaela has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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