Justin Sun invests $100 million in TRUMP tokens, reveals behind-the-scenes connection with the Trump family
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On July 9, Tron founder Justin Sun announced on the X platform that his team would purchase $100 million worth of TRUMP tokens, calling them the "Making America Great Again (MAGA) currency". This move not only attracted widespread attention in the cryptocurrency market, but also once again pushed Sun's connection with the Trump family to the forefront of public opinion. As a controversial figure in the blockchain industry, Sun has become increasingly connected with the Trump family and its related business activities in recent years. The following will combine relevant news to sort out the intersection between the two and the significance behind them.
Justin Sun and the TRUMP Token
Justin Sun is known for his bold investments. In May 2025, he has become the largest holder of the TRUMP meme coin, holding 1.43 million tokens, worth about $19 million. He was invited to Trump's private dinner at the Virginia Golf Club as "Trump's No. 1 fan" and publicly supported Trump's crypto project. The TRUMP token was launched by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project supported by the Trump family. In early 2025, it increased its holdings of various cryptocurrencies including TRON TRX, totaling more than $88 million. Justin Sun's commitment to purchase $100 million in TRUMP tokens has further deepened speculation about his cooperation with the Trump family.
Business ties with the Trump family
Justin Sun's connection with the Trump family goes beyond token investment. In June 2025, Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment announced that it would change its name to "Tron Inc." and planned to purchase $100 million in TRON tokens, with Justin Sun as an advisor. The deal was facilitated by Dominari Securities, whose parent company's board of directors includes Trump's two sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. X platform posts revealed that Justin Sun met with Trump's second son to discuss crypto asset management, and the TRUMP token issuance team was also associated with him. These events show the deep intersection of the two sides in business.
Conclusion
Justin Sun's statement of promising to buy $100 million TRUMP tokens once again put his connection with the Trump family in the spotlight. From the largest holder of TRUMP tokens to a guest of honor at Trump's dinner, to the capital cooperation between TRON and Trump family-affiliated companies, Justin Sun's every step in the field of cryptocurrency is full of topics. This high-profile investment and cooperation model not only demonstrates Justin Sun's consistent market acumen, but also triggers controversy about conflicts of interest and market manipulation. In the future, with the further development of the cryptocurrency market and changes in the regulatory environment, Justin Sun's intersection with the Trump family may bring more dynamics worthy of attention.
