Donald Trump is hosting a high-revenue auction offering private dinners with him - the sitting US President - in the middle of a deep economic crises US is facing.

When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House.

According to NYT, he stands to personally profit from the auction, with proceeds tied to his Trump-branded cryptocurrency ($TRUMP Coin) and Trump-owned businesses.

This comes at a time when Americans are being laid off en mass, federal programs are being slashed, and states are struggling to keep essential services running.

Instead of enriching himself, President Trump should use this moment to lead.

We call on Donald Trump to publicly commit to redirecting all profits from this auction to support services for struggling Americans, including food assistance, housing relief, and other care programs.

Make a contribution to helping close urgent state and local budget gaps that threaten healthcare, education, and public safety.

Running a luxury-access auction as President while families lose childcare, seniors lose meals, and schools lose funding is not just bad optics — it’s unethical.

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