Tron founder and crypto veteran Justin Sun has refuted allegations around the controversial $TRUMP memecoin, which is associated with US Prez Donald Trump. In a recent interview following the ‘Trump Banquet’ held outside the White House, an event that ended in protest, Sun defended the legitimacy of memecoins, stating they hold real value.
As the top holder of $TRUMP and proud supporter of President Trump, it was an honor to attend the Trump Gala Dinner by @GetTrumpMemes.
Thank you @POTUS for your unwavering support of our industry!#MakeCryptoGreatAgain???????? pic.twitter.com/Yy2TuWEgzT
— H.E. Justin Sun ???? (@justinsuntron) May 23, 2025
Addressing accusations that $TRUMP may be used as a tool for bribery, Sun dismissed the claims by critics as ‘short-sighted.’ He also emphasized that Trump’s open embrace of cryptocurrency could usher in a new era of American innovation in crypto space.
After the event, several mainstream media outlets heavily criticized Trump’s involvement in issuing a memecoin, with some even trying to associate $TRUMP holders with white supremacy. In response, Sun cited the importance of free speech, and stated that critics are entitled to their opinions under the First Amendment. However, he clarified that he does not view meme coins as scams or gambling mechanisms. Instead, Sun argued they are a legitimate segment of the broader crypto ecosystem.
The controversy gained further grip after President Trump hosted a “Trump Banquet” at his private golf club, inviting the top 220 holders of the $TRUMP token. Among the attendees was Justin Sun, currently the largest known holder of the token and Global Advisor to Huobi HTX. During his speech, Sun expressed gratitude to the Trump administration, saying, “Not long ago, crypto enthusiasts were being suppressed. It would’ve been unthinkable to hold such a grand event in Washington. If I can come to the US, then everyone can.”
Meanwhile, Trump’s deeper involvement with the memecoin has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised serious concerns, accusing Trump and his family of potentially profiting from political influence through cryptocurrency ventures. She even went on to call for a congressional investigation into possible insider trading and market manipulation, and even targeted memecoins like $TRUMP and First Lady Melania Trump’s $MELANIA.
Warren, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, argued that these cryptos pose significant ethical and financial risks, particularly when tied to sitting public officials. She has requested the US Office of Government Ethics and relevant regulatory bodies to examine the legal implications of such ventures.
Apart from his support for $TRUMP, Justin Sun has also been a major backer of other Trump-related crypto ventures. Last year, he revealed plans to invest $30 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform backed by the Trump family.
