--- title: "Trump to host dinner for 185 top buyers of $TRUMP meme coin" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-to-host-dinner-for-185-top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-to-host-dinner-for-185-top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-to-host-dinner-for-185-top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-to-host-dinner-for-185-top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-01T21:46:36.508Z" source_reported: "2026-10-01T21:00:11.210Z" updated: "2026-10-01T22:15:18.075Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-01T22:41:35.036Z" --- # Trump to host dinner for 185 top buyers of $TRUMP meme coin *The event is scheduled for November 22 at Trump National in Washington, D.C., with VIP access and gold watches as incentives.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims are attributed to a named source, but the event details are primarily from digests. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes details on previous events and expert commentary, but lacks direct quotes from affected parties. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use phrases like 'most exclusive dinner in the world' and 'brazenly corrupt' which are sensational. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump will host a dinner for the top 185 purchasers of his $TRUMP meme coin. - The event is scheduled for November 22 at Trump National in Washington, D.C. - The top 29 buyers will receive VIP reception access, and the top four will receive an 18-karat gold watch. - This is a repeat of a similar event held in May 2025, and the $TRUMP coin has dropped 97% from its peak. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a dinner for the top 185 purchasers of his $TRUMP meme coin. The event will take place on November 22 at Trump National in Washington, D.C. The top 29 buyers will receive access to a VIP reception, and the four highest purchasers will be given an 18-karat gold watch. This event is a repeat of a similar dinner held in May 2025. ## Disagreement on contest end date KIFI reports that the contest for invitations began on Wednesday and runs through November 12. However, BITRSS states that VIP status will be determined based on investor participation in the token and will be locked on November 12. ## What the coverage left out No right-rated outlet reported on President Trump's planned dinner for meme coin purchasers. The $TRUMP coin has experienced a significant price drop, trading around $2.04 and down 97% from its peak, a detail mentioned in crypto.news but not in the left or centre rated reports. ## Who covered it Shares of the 22 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 32% (7) - Centre: 68% (15) - Right: 0% (0) 6 of 28 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-01T22:41:35.036Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-01T22:45:15.423Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Six left-rated reports focused on President Trump hosting a dinner for purchasers of his meme coin. Raw Story described the offer as "brazenly corrupt" and noted it "sparks outrage." The Washington Post reported on the plans for another gala "amid backlash to self-enrichment." Joe.My.God. and Mediaite highlighted the event as "the most exclusive dinner in the world." The New Republic stated that Trump is "rewarding people who helped make him rich." ### Centre - Twelve centre-rated reports focused on the upcoming dinner for top $TRUMP meme coin holders. Multiple outlets, including KIFI, KVIA, KEYT, KMIZ, KESQ, and kioncentralcoast.com, described the event as a sequel to a May 2025 gala that "experts called a textbook pay-to-play scandal." Forbes stated that the crypto company is "once again offering its biggest investors access to dinner with President Donald Trump." CoinDesk reported the company calls the event the "most exclusive dinner in the world." ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 17 - unknown: 7 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [FinanceFeeds](https://financefeeds.com/trump-memecoin-investors-set-for-third-white-house-linked-vip-event) — Trump Memecoin Investors Set for Third White House-Linked VIP Event - [RollingStone](https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-offers-exclusive-dinner-meme-coin-crypto-investors-1235635558) — Trump Courts New Crypto Investors Ahead of Midterms - [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/donald-trump-memecoin-dinner-corruption-claims) — Donald Trump to Appear at DC Golf Club for 3rd Memecoin Holder Event - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-crypto-2677977280) — Trump’s 'brazenly corrupt' dinner offer for meme coin holders sparks outrage: 'Sick' - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/01/trump-memecoin-plans-another-gala-amid-backlash-self-enrichment) — Trump memecoin plans another gala amid backlash to self-enrichment - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6124439-trump-meme-coin-investor-gala) — Trump meme coin firm invites top buyers to ‘exclusive’ gala with the president - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/57e41839969f628d) — Trump coin offers 'exclusive' dinner with president - [MyCryptoParadise](https://mycryptoparadise.com/trump-memecoin-dinner-returns-for-top-token-holders) — Trump memecoin dinner returns for top token holders - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/fionariley/2026/10/01/top-trump-meme-coin-holders-will-win-invite-to-most-exclusive-dinner-in-the-world-featuring-president-crypto-firm-says) — Top Trump Meme Coin Holders Will Win Invite To ‘Most Exclusive Dinner In The World’ Featuring President, Crypto Firm Says - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/10/top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin-get-dinner-with-him) — Top Buyers Of Trump Meme Coin Get Dinner With Him - [BITRSS](https://bitrss.com/%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE-memecoin-%E5%86%8D%E5%8A%9E%E6%99%9A%E5%AE%B4-%E5%89%8D-185-%E5%90%8D%E6%8C%81%E6%9C%89%E8%80%85%E8%8E%B7%E9%82%80-256755) — Trump Hosts Another Dinner for Memecoin Holders; the First 185 Holders Invited. - [Coin Desk](https://coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/01/another-trump-memecoin-dinner-advertised-for-token-s-top-investors) — Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token's top investors - [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KEYT](https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KESQ](https://kesq.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2026/10/01/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [crypto.news](https://crypto.news/trump-memecoin-launches-dinner-contest-for-top-holders) — TRUMP memecoin launches dinner contest for top 185 holders as token falls 97% - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/01/want-dinner-with-the-president) — Want Dinner with the President? - [KPAX](https://kpax.com/politics/the-president/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [KXLH.com](https://kxlh.com/politics/the-president/another-trump-meme-coin-contest-promises-an-exclusive-dinner-with-the-president) — Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president - [washingtonsun.com](https://washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/trump-meme-coin-dinner-crypto-firm) — Want Dinner With the President? Buy His Meme Coin. - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/news/trump-to-host-the-most-exclusive-dinner-in-the-world-for-the-185-biggest-buyers-of-his-memecoin) — Trump to Host 'Most Exclusive Dinner in the World' for Buyers of his Memecoin - [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/eventos/trump-convoca-otra-cena-para-sus-holders-tras-ventas-masivas-en-eventos-anteriores) — TRUMP Convenes Another Dinner for Its Holders After Massive Sales at Previous Events - [The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/post/216118/donald-trump-dinner-top-buyers-crypto) — Trump to Host Dinner Just for Top Buyers of His Crypto Coin - [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/trumps-meme-coin-dinner-is-back-heres-what-happened-to-holders-last-time-396894) — Trump's Meme Coin Dinner Is Back. Here's What Happened to Holders Last Time ## Questions **Who is invited to the dinner with President Trump?** The dinner is for the top 185 purchasers of President Donald Trump's $TRUMP meme coin. The top 29 buyers will receive VIP reception access, and the top four will receive an 18-karat gold watch. **When and where will the dinner take place?** The event is scheduled for November 22 at Trump National in Washington, D.C. This is a repeat of a similar event held in May 2025. **What is the current value of the $TRUMP meme coin?** The $TRUMP coin has experienced a significant price drop, trading around $2.04. This represents a 97% decrease from its peak value. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-to-host-dinner-for-185-top-buyers-of-trump-meme-coin. 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