The dinner has drawn criticism from 35 House Democrats, who have asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate it.

They said the event might have included foreign investors and could violate laws that ban US officials from accepting money or gifts from foreign governments without permission from Congress.

Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper on May 25, Johnson said he had not heard about the May 22 private dinner event. When asked about it, he said he had been focused on passing a $1.6 trillion government funding bill and was not in a position to comment.

Johnson also claimed President Trump was “the most transparent president” and believed the president had “nothing to hide”.

CNN’s Tapper pointed out that the full list of guests has not been shared, and there is no information on whether any of the money linked to the event came from outside the US. He then told Johnson:

I really have a difficult time imagining that if this was a Democratic president doing the exact same thing, you wouldn’t be outraged.

Meanwhile, Nicholas Pinto, a TikTok user who spent $300,000 on the TRUMP token, called President Trump’s dinner disappointing. Why? Read the full story.

The event, not listed on any public schedule, brought some of the largest TRUMP token investors for an evening that included a formal meal, branded gifts, and appearances from figures in the crypto industry, according to a report from The New York Times.

Among the attendees were Tron
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founder Justin Sun, BitMart

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CEO Sheldon Xia, and Magic Eden CEO Jack Lu, who shared photos and clips from the night.

Guests were greeted by “Fight Fight Fight” signs on their tables—a slogan used to promote the TRUMP token. Each table was set with a three-course dinner, beginning with a green salad, followed by options of filet mignon or halibut with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and ending with a lava cake for dessert.

Gift bags were placed at each seat, including a black cap. In a video posted on X, Sun was seen receiving a Trump-branded gold watch onstage, a product listed at $100,000 by a company connected to President Donald Trump.

While the dinner went on, around 100 protesters stood outside the venue and held signs criticizing President Trump’s involvement in crypto. Messages like “Stop Crypto Corruption” and “Release the guest list” reflected concerns about political ethics and financial transparency.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump, dismissed rumors about the Truth Social meme coin. What did he say? Read the full story.