Senators Demand Ethics Probe Into Trump's $TRUMP Coin Dinner

President Donald Trump is under intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers after announcing a private dinner and VIP White House tour for the top investors in his $TRUMP meme coin. The promotion, which ranks participants by the amount and duration of their holdings, led to a significant surge in the coin’s value. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have called for a formal ethics investigation, warning that the event could constitute a 'pay-to-play' scheme and enable foreign or undisclosed interests to purchase presidential access. Senator Jon Ossoff has gone further, calling Trump's actions an 'impeachable offense' and citing concerns over violations of federal ethics laws, bribery statutes, and the Constitution’s emoluments clause. Despite mounting criticism and calls for oversight, the likelihood of a formal investigation remains uncertain due to the current political landscape, with Republicans controlling Congress and Trump having dismissed the Office of Ethics director. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns over the intersection of cryptocurrency, political access, and government ethics.