Donald Trump Jr: Media a Disaster, Crypto Debanked
Donald Trump Jr. Speaks at Token 2049
Speaking before a packed audience at Token 2049 – Singapore’s largest crypto conference, Donald Trump Jr., son of U.S. President Donald Trump and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, described his experience with mainstream media as “a disaster.”
He argued that mainstream outlets have discredited themselves, pushing audiences toward alternative channels such as podcasts, independent journalism, and long-form formats, where more authentic discussions can take place free from corporate influence.
Comparing Media to Finance
Trump Jr. stressed that his family had once been “debanked”—cut off from traditional banking services—and likened the experience to being “deplatformed” and excluded from multiple social platforms. In his view, both phenomena reflect a concentration of power silencing opposing voices.
“We got into crypto because—out of necessity—we were debanked. So we came up with an alternative solution,” he said.
Crypto, Media, and Transparency
Crypto industry observers welcomed Trump Jr.’s remarks but emphasized that transparency and accountability remain the real foundation of credibility, whether in mainstream or independent media.
Tory Green, co-founder of io.net, noted that traditional media often overlooks important details about crypto, making independent outlets more essential than ever. Nic Puckrin, CEO of Coin Bureau, said deplatforming was a mistake, though he suggested Trump Jr.’s story was somewhat “spun.”
Meanwhile, Cecilia Hsueh, Chief Strategy Officer at MEXC, observed that mainstream media tends to frame crypto primarily as speculation, whereas the industry thrives on “degen culture” that is fast-paced, experimental, and creative.
The Trump Family and Crypto
The Trump family has been increasingly active in the digital asset space. From World Liberty Financial to meme coins associated with Melania Trump and other projects, they have attracted significant attention while also drawing criticism for allegedly advancing personal interests.
Controversial as it may be, the Trump family’s ventures and commentary have undeniably shaped discussions within the crypto space, which is steadily evolving into a mainstream asset class led by Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Conclusion
Donald Trump Jr.’s speech at Token 2049 highlights the growing tension between media, traditional finance, and crypto. While he condemned being “debanked” and “deplatformed” as forms of exclusionary power, many in the crypto community saw his remarks as evidence of the urgent need for alternatives, transparency, and freedom of expression.
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