Donald Trump Vows to Ban CBDCs in the US if Elected

“A Dangerous Threat to Freedom”

During a speech in New Hampshire, the former President of the United States spoke out against the creation of a digital dollar.

Under Joe Biden’s administration, the US started conducting research into digital currencies, including a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), although no decisions have been made public.

Trump’s opponent, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has also voiced his opposition to a CBDC and preemptively banned it in his home state of Florida.

Trump vowed to protect Americans from the overreach of government, saying that a CBDC would give it absolute control, including taking people’s money away from them.

Such a currency would give a federal government, our federal government, absolute control over your money. They could take your money, and you wouldn’t even know it was gone.

Donald Trump

Will Crypto Friendly Ex-Candidate Join Trump?

After Vivek Ramaswamy, a favourite among the crypto crowd, dropped out of the presidential race, it appears he already has an influence on Donald Trump. Ramaswamy, one of the only Republican candidates with a crypto plan, suspended his race for president Monday US Time after the Iowa caucus.

Although Trump has not formally made any announcements regarding his plans if he wins the nomination, rumours about Ramaswamy running for vice president have excited the crypto community, as evidenced by comments from Messari CEO Ryan Selkis.

Vivek is now the most influential libertarian in the country. And he’s pro crypto. Trump knows he’s an asset.

Ryan Selkis

While Ramaswamy has voiced his support for Trump, it’s not clear if he will join the former president’s team, despite Trump saying, “He’ll be working with us for a long time.”

Trump himself is no stranger to the world of crypto and NFTs, having sold his mugshot and other collectibles as non-fungible tokens. He even sold pieces of the suit he wore – which was of course ‘a great suit, a really good suit.’