Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of the cryptocurrency market, made harsh statements regarding the memecoins TRUMP and MELANIA, which are associated with US President Donald Trump.
Schiff argued that these tokens functioned more as a “bribery tool” than a legitimate investment vehicle, suggesting that the primary purpose of these projects was to attract Donald Trump’s attention and interest.
In a podcast interview, Schiff claimed that a large portion of investors who bought TRUMP and MELANIA tokens lost money. According to him, these memecoins are more about gaining political influence and connections than creating market value.
Schiff specifically interpreted Trump’s hosting of an event at the White House for major investors in the memecoin as a strong indication that the tokens were being used as an indirect means of “profit-making.”
Schiff, known for his anti-crypto views, argued that the real beneficiaries of this process were the Trump family. According to the analyst, the revenue from token sales benefited Trump’s inner circle, while a significant portion of ordinary investors who invested in the project suffered substantial losses.
On the other hand, previous news reports, based on Trump’s financial statements, alleged that Trump earned over $1 billion from the sale of various crypto assets, including the TRUMP token and World Liberty Financial (WLFI). These claims further fueled debates about the political and ethical dimensions of Trump-linked crypto projects.
Schiff’s statements have reignited discussions about the speculative nature of the memecoin market and the risks associated with crypto projects linked to political figures. Experts emphasize that investors in such tokens should pay attention not only to price movements but also to the project’s structure, token economics, and potential conflicts of interest.
