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Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Authorized Officer Stuart Alderoty had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump earlier this week, just days before Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Trump Discuss Future Opportunities
According to a Tuesday post on X by Garlinghouse, the two crypto leaders had dinner with the President-elect on Monday.
While observers speculated that the meeting took place in the Mar-a-Lago dining area, no specific venue was confirmed.
A photo shared by Garlinghouse depicted the three of them smiling together, with the Ripple CEO characterizing the evening as a “strong start to 2025.”
Great dinner last night with @realDonaldTrump & @s_alderoty.
Strong start to 2025! pic.twitter.com/UjM6lahUG4— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 8, 2025
Despite the photo, the details of the discussion among Trump, Garlinghouse, and Alderoty remain unspecified.
“And to top it off, the beef bourguignon was really good,” Alderoty noted in his own post on X, adding a lighthearted touch to the occasion.
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Earlier this week, Garlinghouse conveyed optimism regarding Trump’s forthcoming presidential term, referring to what he termed the “Trump bull market.”
In a January 5 post on X, Garlinghouse mentioned that Ripple had finalized more deals in the last six weeks of 2024 than in the preceding six months.
2025 is here and the Trump bull market is real. For Ripple, this is even more personal after Gensler’s SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years. The optimism is evident and truly warranted.
Today:75% of Ripple’s open roles are currently US-based, while…
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 5, 2025
Additionally, Garlinghouse noted that 75 percent of the crypto firm’s positions are currently located in the United States, a significant increase compared to previous years.
“Team Trump is already kickstarting innovation and job growth in the US with Scott Bessent, David Sacks, Paul Atkins, and others at the helm, and they aren’t even in office yet,” Garlinghouse remarked.
“Say what you will, but the “Trump effect” is already revitalizing crypto – through his campaign, and in the Administration’s day one priorities,” he added.
News of the dinner emerged as Trump held a press conference on January 7 at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where he made several bold statements.
The blockchain industry is anticipated to gain more clarity on Trump’s policies as his administration begins to implement its agenda.
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