The $TRUMP memecoin launched three days before the inauguration, with 80% of supply held by Trump-affiliated entities
The financial upside of the token accrues to entities tied to the president during his term.
Donald and Melania Trump debuted meme coins: what to know
CBS News · Secondary report
- Link
- https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/donald-trump-melania-meme-coin-cryptocurrency-what-to-know
- Publication date
- Not captured — January 2025; exact date not captured in the research pass.
- Accessed
- 2026-07-21
- Last verified
- 2026-07-21
- Type
- news_report
- Notes
- Documents the January 17–19, 2025 launches of the $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens.