Crypto investors who paid $148 million to attend a private Trump event were furious over the poor quality of the meal.
A group of high-rolling crypto investors expected a luxurious evening in return for their multimillion-dollar support of Donald Trump’s meme coin.
Instead, they were left disenchanted after a much-anticipated dinner at the Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C., on May 22.
With each dinner ticket effectively costing an average of $1.78 million through $TRUMP meme coin holdings, attendees expected a memorable evening.
But for many, the only thing memorable turned out to be how underwhelming the experience was.
Crypto investors furious over $148M Trump dinner featuring disappointing food and cheap gifts
The event, titled “Have Dinner with President Trump,” was pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for top $TRUMP coin holders.
Only the top 220 $TRUMP coin holders were invited, with Nansen estimating nearly $2 million spent per attendee to qualify.
According to Inca Digital, the total investment from this group surpassed $148 million, with the top 25 contributors alone accounting for over $111 million.
Despite the hefty buy-in hinting at exclusivity, guests soon realized their digital investment offered few real benefits.
An upscale menu that didn’t deliver
The dinner setting was ornate, with guests seated beneath grand chandeliers and served on linen-covered tables.
However, the food quickly became the center of mockery.
Attendees were promised high-end dishes such as pan-seared halibut with citrus reduction, garlic mashed potatoes, filet mignon with demi-glace, and warm lava cake for dessert.
However, they were left underwhelmed.
Nicholas Pinto, a TikToker who shared his experience online, bluntly told Wired, “It was the worst food I’ve ever had at a Trump golf course.”
He added that the bread and butter were the only redeeming items on his plate.
To NBC, Pinto elaborated that drink options were limited to water and Trump-branded wine.
As a non-drinker, he was stuck with a single glass of water throughout the evening.
Others compared the meal to “airplane food,” with one CNBC correspondent saying he’d eaten better meals at 30,000 feet.
Pinto told Wired: “It was the worst food I’ve ever had at a Trump golf course. The only good thing was bread and butter.”
“The food sucked,” he added to NBC. “[I] wasn’t given any drinks other than water or Trump’s wine. I don’t drink, so I had water. My glass was only filled once.”
His caption to the dessert also read: “Not a big mac but I’ll take it.”
Another attendee reviewed the meal: “OK, but not top-class.” And a CNBC correspondent said he’d seen ‘better food’ on an airline, as quoted by The Telegraph.
The president’s brief appearance raises eyebrows
Beyond the food, Trump’s actual presence at the event was limited.
Sources quoted by Wired said he stayed for roughly an hour, with his speech clocking in at around 25 minutes.
While his remarks were expected, what truly stood out was his trademark dance to the Village People’s “YMCA” as he exited.
The move was both baffling and strangely fitting.
Given the event’s hype and Trump’s personal appearance, some guests expected more meaningful interaction with the president.
Gift bags fail to impress the majority
To cap off the night, attendees received event-themed gift bags, another aspect that failed to meet expectations.
Most bags included merchandise like “Fight Fight Fight” hats, posters, and a collectible plastic card.
Not quite the premium haul some had imagined after spending millions.
Only the four biggest investors received a true luxury item: limited edition Trump-branded Tourbillon watches, reportedly valued at $100,000 each.
For everyone else, the swag served more as a reminder of the night’s extravagance gone wrong.