Who is Justin Sun, the Chinese billionaire at Trump’s crypto dinner?

washingtonpost.comPublished: 5/23/2025

Summary

Justin Sun, known for his flashy stunts, surprised many by spending over $20 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, solidifying his status as one of its top investors. During the Trump Gala Dinner, he celebrated his involvement in President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency projects, including purchasing a Trump-branded watch and interacting with industry figures. Despite legal challenges from 2023, Sun reportedly paused a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit after announcing his latest investment in another Trump-related crypto project.