Trump Keeps Crypto Executives Waiting at White House Meeting
On August 19, 2026, President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver remarks on jobs in AI and cryptocurrency at the White House. He was joined by several executives from prominent companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Nasdaq, as well as financial regulators Paul Atkins and Michael Selig.
The meeting took place in the Roosevelt Room, where attendees were seen squirming while waiting for Trump to arrive. According to independent journalist Aaron Rupar, the President was nearly 30 minutes late to the event.
During this time, the group of executives and regulators had to stand around uncomfortably as they waited for Trump's arrival. This delay came at a time when the administration is considering new rules and regulations around digital assets.