Donald Trump Makes First Bitcoin Purchase at NYC Bar
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, made headlines by becoming the first former U.S. president to make a Bitcoin transaction.
During a campaign stop at Pubkey, a well-known bar in New York City that accepts cryptocurrency, Trump used Bitcoin to buy hamburgers.
The event, attended by Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano, was shared on Trump’s Truth Social account and Pubkey’s social media.
This appearance comes shortly after Trump’s announcement of a new token through the World Liberty Financial crypto platform, operated by his family members.
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Trump’s DeFi Launch Flops: World Liberty Financial Fails to ImpressThough Trump had previously dismissed Bitcoin as a “scam,” he now appears to be embracing the crypto world, even advocating for Bitcoin miners as part of his 2024 presidential bid.
Video footage from the event shows Trump handing out burgers, which he called “crypto burgers,” though Pubkey did not confirm whether the transaction used the Lightning Network.
Trump reportedly holds over $1 million in cryptocurrency, joining other former presidents like Bill Clinton who have dabbled in Bitcoin.
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