Tron Founder Justin Sun Attends Trump Gala Dinner as Top TRUMP Memecoin Holder

Tron founder Justin Sun has confirmed his attendance at a gala dinner organized for top TRUMP memecoin holders, hosted by former US President Donald Trump. The event is scheduled for May 22 and is an exclusive gathering for the top 220 token holders, with the largest 25 gaining entry to a private VIP reception with Trump himself.

Sun, who is the top-ranking holder of the TRUMP memecoin, expressed his gratitude and support for the US president in a May 20 post on X. He stated, “Honored to support POTUS and grateful for the invitation from [the TRUMP memecoin team] to attend President Trump’s Gala Dinner as his TOP fan.” Sun revealed that he was the top-ranking holder, aligning with earlier speculation that he controls the HTX-linked wallet identified as “Sun.” He noted, “As the top holder of $TRUMP, I’m excited to connect with everyone, talk crypto, and discuss the future of our industry.”

Sun’s confirmed presence in the US has surprised many, given past investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, he has been active in Los Angeles in the lead-up to the gala, sharing videos of his visit to the iconic Hollywood sign and the Worldcoin Orbs center in West Hollywood. The Orbs center offers biometric scanning for blockchain-based digital identity and rewards users with WLD tokens. It is unclear if Sun participated in the eye scan.

Sun’s appearance in the US further fuels speculation about his growing alignment with Trump-affiliated crypto initiatives. This week, he posted on X that he was ‘all in’ on the USA and that TRX is ‘made in America,’ in a now-deleted post. Over the past months, the controversial crypto entrepreneur has made significant moves to ingratiate himself with the US president’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, through strategic investments. He has also advocated integrating the Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin into the Tron blockchain.

Sun’s attendance at the gala dinner is a strategic move that aligns with his recent efforts to build relationships within the US crypto community. His presence at the event, along with his public support for Trump, indicates a growing interest in the political and economic landscape of the US. This move could potentially open new opportunities for Tron and its associated projects, as well as strengthen Sun’s influence in the global crypto industry.