RIOT - Donald Trump Champions Miners In His Latest Crypto Advocacy Initiative: 'The Guy Is A Huge Fan Of Bitcoin' | Benzinga
In his latest attempt to garner support from the cryptocurrency demographic, former President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners, promising to champion their cause.
What Happened: Trump had a meeting with Bitcoin miners at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The participants included Matthew Schultz, executive chairman at crypto mining company CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSK) and Jason Les, CEO and director of Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT).
Trump conveyed his appreciation for cryptocurrency and the role of Bitcoin miners in stabilizing the energy supply from the grid. He assured the attendees of his advocacy for them in the White House.
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