Halt president's unethical cryptocurrency conflicts of interest event
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The president's decision to host a private dinner with top investors in his personal cryptocurrency, who reportedly paid over $1 million per seat, raises significant ethical concerns. This event grants these individuals unprecedented access to influence policy decisions, while the president directly profits financially from their purchase of his digital asset. It exemplifies the blurring of lines between public office and private interests, fostering an environment ripe for corruption and the selling of influence. This event undermines the integrity of the presidency and violates the spirit of the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from accepting payments or gifts from foreign states or entities. With foreigners like the Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun in attendance, there are legitimate fears that foreign actors could attempt to exert undue influence over national security matters for their own interests. Even the mere perception of such conflicts is detrimental to public trust. While the White House defends the legality of the president's personal capacity attendance, this argument rings hollow given the power and privileges of the office. True leadership demands the highest ethical standards to maintain the impartiality and independence of the presidency from personal enrichment. This "orgy of corruption," as Senator Warren described it, undermines America's democratic institutions and norms. To uphold transparency and accountability, the White House must release the full list of attendees and their affiliations. The American people deserve assurance that national interests are prioritized over profits and foreign entanglements. Restoring faith in government requires concrete actions separating the office from personal business dealings.