Ripple CEO Confirms Dinner Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty had a pivotal meeting with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, marking a promising start to 2025. 

Garlinghouse shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Had a great dinner last night with @realDonaldTrump & @s_alderoty. Great start to 2025!”

Source:  X

The meeting comes as Ripple gains momentum following its major legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple’s win, which cleared XRP from being labeled as an unregistered security, has positioned the company for further growth in the crypto space. 

Legal expert John Deaton highlighted Ripple’s resilience, noting its ability to withstand SEC’s aggressive litigation tactics.  Crypto analysts are optimistic about XRP’s future, with predictions of a potential price surge to $3.  

Meanwhile, Ripple continues to innovate with its RLUSD stablecoin and partnerships like the one with Chainlink to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Ripple President Monica Long shared that RLUSD is set for wider adoption across multiple platforms.  

This meeting follows increased discussions between crypto leaders and policymakers, including Senator Cynthia Lummis and Paul Atkins, expected to lead the SEC under Trump’s administration. 

Ripple’s growing influence and market developments suggest 2025 could be a transformative year for the blockchain giant and the broader crypto industry.