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Trump Meets Bitcoin Miners at Mar-a-Lago, Pledges Support for Crypto Industry

Jun 11, 2024, 11:49 PM

Former President Donald Trump has made a significant move to align himself with the cryptocurrency industry, particularly Bitcoin mining. On Tuesday, Trump met with several of the largest U.S. public and private Bitcoin miners at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, FL. The discussions focused on positioning America as a global leader in Bitcoin mining and leveraging blockchain technology to enhance domestic energy security. Trump expressed his admiration for the work being done by Bitcoin miners, specifically mentioning CleanSpark. He also stated his intention to advocate for Bitcoin miners if he returns to the White House. This move is seen as part of Trump's broader strategy to appeal to younger voters and position himself as the 'Crypto President.' Prominent figures like Mark Cuban have suggested that Trump's pro-crypto stance could give him an edge over President Biden in the upcoming election. The meeting was described as a historic moment in the journey towards hyperbitcoinization and U.S. energy dominance.