US House members call for investigation into Trump’s memecoin dinner
From Cointelegraph
May 23, 2025 3:57:00 pm:
Members of the US House of Representatives called for a DOJ investigation into Trump’s memecoin dinner, citing concerns about foreign influence and potential corruption. The majority of attendees were likely foreign nationals, raising questions about bribery and emoluments violations. Protesters gathered outside the event, calling for transparency.
Democratic lawmakers proposed legislation to address “Trump’s crypto corruption” as Congress considers bills on stablecoins and market structure. Some Senate Democrats initially opposed a stablecoin bill but later sided with Republicans to move forward. Representative Waters introduced a bill limiting access to cryptocurrencies for government officials, with Senators planning amendments to address Trump’s ties to a crypto platform.
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