At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump told crypto enthusiasts exactly what they want to hear.
The crowd was electric as they waited for the main event to begin. Despite a slight delay, the audience’s enthusiasm only grew, with chants of “Trump” filling the air. When the former President finally took the stage, he was met with a thunderous standing ovation, and he reveled in the adoration.
“I’m thrilled to be the first American President to address a bitcoin event,” Trump declared, his voice booming through the conference center. He praised the audience, calling them “high IQ individuals” and expressing his admiration for their innovative spirit. “This is the kind of energy that will help us make America great again,” he exclaimed.
Trump’s speech was a masterclass, and he delivered on his promises to the bitcoin community. He reiterated his commitment to freeing Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht on day one, and vowed to never create a Central Bank Digital Currency. He also announced plans for a US strategic bitcoin reserve and promised to fire SEC chairman Gary Gensler, a move that was met with cheers from the crowd.
But Trump’s speech was not just about policy; it was also about his vision for America’s future. He promised a future where the country would be powered by fossil fuels and where the bitcoin industry would thrive. “We’ll have so much electricity, you’ll be begging for mercy,” he joked.
As Trump left the stage, the crowd was abuzz with excitement. One attendee, Andrew Campbell, drove all the way from Texas to attend the event and was thrilled with Trump’s speech. “I think we’ve gone too far left as a country, and we need to snap back to the center,” he said. “Trump is the man to do it.”
Campbell’s sentiments were echoed by many in the crowd, who saw Trump as a champion of their values. Despite the fact that not everyone in attendance was a die-hard Trump fan, the majority of those who spoke to Truth Voices expressed their support for the former President.
As one attendee noted, bitcoin is not a partisan issue; it’s a movement that transcends party lines. And Trump, with his unconventional style and willingness to challenge the status quo, has become an unlikely hero to many in the bitcoin community.
Even a Trump impersonator, Josh Warren, who was in attendance, couldn’t help but praise the former President’s speech. “It was a very orange talk,” he joked, “but seriously, Trump gets it. He understands the power of bitcoin and the importance of disrupting the status quo.”
