🐸 The Governor of California announced the launch of the meme token Trump Corruption Coin.
U.S. politics is making headlines again — and this time not because of campaign rallies or high-profile court cases. California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the creation of a new meme token called Trump Corruption Coin.
The statement came during an interview with prominent journalist Kara Swisher. When she asked, “Will it be a golden Gavin Coin?” hinting at the governor’s personal brand, Newsom replied: “No, it’s Trump Corruption Coin… one of the greatest fraudsters of our time. His family goes on overseas trips to make deals. Crony capitalism thrives there.”
In doing so, the governor effectively used cryptocurrency language as a tool for political satire. Meme coins, like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, have long been part of popular culture and online discussions. Now they have reached the political arena, becoming a new way to mock opponents.
Meme coins as political tools
Meme coins were originally created for fun. Dogecoin appeared in 2013 as a joke but unexpectedly gained a huge following and even drew Elon Musk’s attention. In recent years, these tokens have become symbols of online communities: they spread quickly on social media, spark lively debates, and often enter mainstream culture.
Politicians could not ignore this phenomenon. Using meme coins and crypto slang allows them to:
- speak the “language of the internet,” connecting with younger audiences;
- turn complex topics into memorable memes;
- spread political messages virally.
Newsom’s idea with Trump Corruption Coin is an example of how a meme coin becomes a symbol. It turns the topic of corruption and “crony capitalism” into a vivid, easily replicable image instantly picked up by social media.
“Crony capitalism” as a message
The references to “crony capitalism,” where a politician’s relatives profit from his international trips, are clearly aimed at Trump and his circle. Newsom emphasizes that corruption and personal interests in politics have become the norm for the former president, presenting it in a bold and memorable way.
In essence, Trump Corruption Coin is not about cryptocurrency but about creating a political image: a token as a symbol of greed and corruption. And the more absurd the name sounds, the wider it spreads on social media.
What’s next?
What’s next?
Most likely, we won’t see any real tokens with this name. But the joke has already had an effect: media coverage, multiplying memes, and Newsom’s name appearing alongside Trump’s — exactly the context the Democrats want.
In other words, the launch of Trump Corruption Coin is not about blockchain; it’s about political marketing. The idea could also start a trend: in the future, we may see dozens of satirical tokens created around U.S. elections.
🏛️ A warm-up for the upcoming presidential campaign? It seems likely.
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