Speaking exclusively with CoinDesk after the Presidential dinner, which was met by protest outside the White House, the Tron founder dismissed allegations that the token is a vehicle for bribery. He called skeptics short-sighted, arguing Trump's embrace of crypto could spark a new era of digital asset innovation in America.

Sun, known for his showy publicity stunts, has spent more than $20 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, making him one of its largest holders.

The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.