Democratic House Representative AI Green, a vocal opponent of President Donald Trump, on Thursday criticized the President’s involvement in meme coins.

Meme Coins Draw Criticism

Speaking during a congressional hearing, Green took aim at meme coins, describing them as investments that rely primarily on the “greater fool theory.”

According to Green, meme coins and other "speculative assets" provide no underlying value and are driven largely by speculation.

Green specifically criticized Trump and his family's meme coin ventures alleging that they have generated hundreds of millions of dollars through meme coin-related activity.

He accused the President of manipulating meme coin markets, though he did not provide specific evidence during his remarks.

Crypto Crime Concerns

Green also criticized what he described as “crypto criminals” who enable fraudulent activity and speculative schemes within the digital asset sector.

Green framed his comments as part of a broader effort to protect retail investors from losses tied to highly speculative assets.

He further argued that allowing a president to influence interest rate decisions could harm the economy and fuel inflation. and praised former Fed Chair Powell for resisting political pressure during his tenure at the Federal Reserve.

Cryptocurrency markets are also sensitive to interest rate changes, which affect liquidity conditions and investor demand for risk assets.

Lower rates generally benefit crypto by making capital cheaper and boosting appetite for higher-risk investments.

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