U.S. President Donald Trump said he became more supportive of crypto partly because of politics, voter interest, and competition with China.
Summary
- President Trump tied his pro-crypto shift to politics, voter demand, and competition with China’s digital assets.
- He distanced himself from family crypto ventures while defending U.S. leadership in the industry.
- Recent disclosures keep scrutiny on Trump-linked crypto income, token sales, and federal policy changes.
He made the comments during a July 6 Oval Office event for Trump Accounts, a savings program for children under 18.
When asked whether the accounts could include Bitcoin, Trump said, “I’ve become a…
