$TRUMP Investors to Gather for Exclusive Gala Amid Token's Plunge

The $TRUMP memecoin's investors are set to gather for a third time, with the top 185 holders invited to a gala dinner at Trump National in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2026. The event is exclusive to those who hold the token and have been ranked on a time-weighted leaderboard, rewarding long-term holders rather than those who buy and sell quickly. The dinner invitation has sparked a brief price surge in the token, which has traded as high as $74 but currently languishes at around $2.25, a 97% drop from its peak.

The gala is not without controversy, with earlier events drawing accusations of corruption and criticism from Democratic lawmakers. The losses tied to $TRUMP have also fed into the broader crypto policy fight in Washington, with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled due to disagreements over how to regulate crypto tied to sitting officials.

The event's VIP status includes a commemorative poster, a 'TRUMP fragrance', and a possible meet-and-greet with an unannounced celebrity, but no private meeting with President Trump. The dinner's exclusivity and the token's plummeting price have raised questions about the motivations behind the event and the value of holding onto a token that has lost billions of dollars for most investors.