Trump's Mar-a-Lago memecoin gala collides with correspondents' dinner, raising attendance questions

President Donald Trump is scheduled for a packed itinerary on April 25, hosting an “Official TRUMP” memecoin gala luncheon at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, followed by the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The timing has raised questions about whether he can attend both events.

Terms and conditions published on the event website include a provision stating that Trump “may not be able to attend” and that the gathering could be rescheduled or canceled at the organizers’ discretion. The terms also indicate that qualified participants could receive a “limited edition TRUMP NFT in lieu thereof.”

The caveat contrasts with promotional language on the same site, which advertises a “VIP Reception & Champagne Toast” with Trump for the top 29 token holders and describes the event in its FAQ as an “all-day event starting at 8:30 AM.”

Organizers say Trump will attend both

Despite the website’s attendance disclaimer, organizers said Trump is expected to attend both events. A spokesperson for Get Trump Memes told The Block in an email: “Of course, the President will be attending both events. After the conference at Mar-a-Lago, the President will fly back to Washington for the White House Correspondents’ dinner.”

The correspondents’ dinner would be Trump’s first appearance at the event after boycotting it throughout his first term. In a March 2 post on Truth Social, more than a week before the memecoin gala was announced, Trump said he had accepted the invitation and “looked forward to being with everyone.”

Event structure and token-holder criteria

The gala is being marketed to top holders of the TRUMP token. Invitations are tied to a leaderboard ranking participants’ time-weighted holdings during a qualification period that runs through April 10. The top tier of holders is promised access to Trump and other undisclosed “superstar guests.”

TRUMP token reaction and pricing

The Official TRUMP coin is trading around $3, roughly in line with its level before the gala was announced on March 12. The token briefly rose from an all-time low near $2.70 to as high as $4.40 after the announcement before slipping back to the $3 range, according to The Block price data.

Earlier similar gala drew scrutiny

The event follows a similar gala for top TRUMP holders last May at Trump’s Virginia golf course, which drew scrutiny from lawmakers and watchdog groups. Several dozen protesters reportedly gathered outside the venue. Trump’s appearance at that event was brief, lasting roughly 20 minutes, according to attendee accounts.

Officials and disclosures

Representatives for the White House Correspondents’ Association did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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