Crypto enthusiasts who bought a 'Mugshot' non-fungible token (NFT) released by Donald Trump are planning to have dinner with the former United States President at his Florida home. The event, scheduled as part of the agreement when purchasing the digital trading cards, features his mug shot from his surrender at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. Supporters of Richard Heart's Hex blockchain are expected to attend the gathering.
Trump, the first former U.S. President to face criminal charges, surrendered to authorities in August 2023. He faces charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election, which led to the release of the first mug shot of a current or former U.S. President. In December of the same year, he announced that purchasers of at least 47 of the Mugshot digital trading cards would be able to attend an in-person dinner at his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Despite his legal obligations, having to attend his criminal trial for falsifying business documents, Trump has been engaging in court trials frequently since the start of jury selection. However, his court is not in session on Wednesdays. The former President has been known to criticize Justice Merchan and prosecutors, leading to numerous contempt citations for discussing court matters to the media.
It is uncertain if NFTs or cryptocurrencies will be discussed during the Mar-a-Lago dinner. Trump previously mentioned that he never owned Bitcoin but has accepted crypto payments for his branded products. His stance on central bank digital currency and upcoming Presidential Election against President Joe Biden in November are likely topics of interest.
