$LAPTOP Meme Coin Launch Sparks Criticism of Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden has launched a meme coin called $LAPTOP, which references the laptop that became a major point of contention during the 2020 presidential campaign.
The name is a nod to the controversy surrounding the laptop's contents and authenticity, which was cited in a Republican investigation of Hunter Biden. The launch has been met with criticism, with some accusing Hunter Biden of hypocrisy given his previous attacks on President Donald Trump's crypto businesses.
Hunter Biden described $LAPTOP as a way to reclaim a symbol that was used against him, and posted a video on X that included news coverage of the laptop. The coin is a type of digital currency inspired by online jokes and trends, which can surge in popularity but also be extremely risky.
President Trump's son, Eric Trump, joined the criticism, writing on X that 'Hunter should go back to painting.' He shared a screenshot showing $LAPTOP's launch and subsequent crash.