“I don’t remember these same type of questions being asked of my predecessor about a career politician who was clearly profiting all of this office. That is not what President Trump does, and this White House holds ourselves to the highest of ethical standards.”
The first question during Friday’s briefing was about Trump’s plans to attend a dinner next month with the top holders of his meme coin, which was unveiled shortly before he took office in January.
Leavitt insisted Trump attending the dinner is not a conflict of interest.
“The president is abiding by all conflict-of-interest laws. The president has been incredibly transparent with his own personal financial obligations throughout the years. The president is a successful businessman and I think, frankly, it’s one of the many reasons that people reelected him back to this office,” Leavitt said.
The reporter then pressed Leavitt on whether investors who think buying the coin is a way to influence the president’s views are wasting their money.
“I can assure you, the president acts with only the interest of the American public in mind, putting our country first in doing what’s best for our country. Full stop,” Leavitt said.
The event, scheduled for May 22 at Trump’s golf club near Washington, is touted as an opportunity to hear “firsthand” from Trump about the future of cryptocurrency. The top 25 holders will also receive an invitation to an “exclusive” reception with the president and a “special” White House tour.
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