Senator Jon Ossoff released a blistering attack on former President Trump, calling his planned dinner with cryptocurrency investors an “impeachable offense.” During an April 25 town hall in Georgia, the Democratic senator ripped into Trump’s latest venture, accusing him of “selling access” through his controversial memecoin scheme.
Ossoff didn’t mince words. He specifically targeted Trump’s practice of “granting audiences to people who buy his meme coin,” suggesting the former president is fundamentally collecting payments for face time. The senator, currently running for reelection in Georgia, strongly backed impeachment proceedings – though he acknowledged the current political reality makes that unlikely.
Senator Ossoff blasts Trump’s meme coin scheme as pay-for-access politics, pushing for impeachment despite slim chances of success.
The criticism isn’t isolated. Other Democratic heavyweights have jumped into the fray. Senator Chris Murphy dubbed it “the most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done,” while Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff demanded an “urgent inquiry” from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
The dinner in question? A swanky gala exclusively for “top holders” of the Official Trump memecoin. News of the event sent the token’s value soaring, raising eyebrows across Washington and the crypto world. The token’s dramatic surge resulted in a $15 billion market cap since its launch. The controversy echoes similar concerns raised about meme coins like Shiba Inu token, which reached historic valuations in 2021.
Even Ethereum co-founder crucial Buterin joined the chorus of critics, warning about potential conflicts of interest. Tony Carrk of Accountable.US didn’t hold back either, accusing Trump of “abusing his position” and orchestrating a bidding war for presidential access.
The former president’s broader crypto initiatives, including his promise to make the US a “Bitcoin superpower,” have only added fuel to the fire.
But here’s the catch: impeachment requires a House vote and Senate trial, with Republicans currently controlling both chambers. Without a Democratic majority after the 2026 midterms, Ossoff’s impeachment calls might remain just that – calls.
Trump, who’s already survived two impeachments, seems unfazed by the controversy as he continues his crypto crusade.
