Crypto investors spent $148 million to access Donald Trump but were disappointed with a low-quality steak instead. The gala for the top buyers of the $TRUMP memecoin at Trump National Golf Club was underwhelming. Guests, including social media influencer Nicholas Pinto, criticized Trump’s uninspiring speech. Only the top 25 investors met Trump, leaving others dissatisfied with the food. The event was attended by top buyer Justin Sun and Lamar Odom, but the guest list was not made public. Critics called the event a pay-for-access scheme.
In other news, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is using the Grok AI chatbot to sift through sensitive government information. Concerns have been raised about conflicts of interest as the government may have to pay to use the AI. Senator Tim Burchett made headlines by declaring that men shouldn’t drink from straws, sparking online ridicule. Meanwhile, House Republicans celebrated passing a spending bill, but conservative senators are concerned about the cuts not reducing federal spending.
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over the revocation of its ability to enroll international students. The administration’s move has been criticized as a violation of the law and First Amendment principles. The administration claimed Harvard colluded with the Chinese Communist Party and fostered violence. Trump urged the UK to focus on oil drilling to reduce energy costs, despite experts pointing to gas overreliance as the real issue.