Former President Trump inquired about the possibility of using Bitcoin to address the nation’s debt, according to David Bailey, the CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and a Trump campaign staffer involved in cryptocurrencies.
David Bailey revealed during an X space talk on Sunday night that he recently had his first encounter with former US President Donald Trump.
Bailey disclosed that Trump inquired about using Bitcoin to lower the $35 trillion debt. The CEO of BitcoinMagazine responded to Trump by saying he had some ideas but didn’t discuss them since he wasn’t prepared to do so during their initial meeting.
The United States government debt rose from $403 billion in 1923 to $33.17 trillion in 2023 throughout the last 100 years. The ability of the nation to manage and pay off its debt can be evaluated by comparing this debt to the nation’s GDP.
Though Trump has publicly endorsed Bitcoin for political gain, revealed materials show his genuine interest in Bitcoin adoption in the U.S., despite not stating this openly. The opposition political leaders have frequently criticized US President Joe Biden in the past due to the country’s soaring national debt.Â
The notable growth in the value of the $TRUMP coin has led to Trump’s on-chain cryptocurrency holdings reaching around $10 million.