Lamar Odom Shines at Trump’s Crypto Gala Despite Protests

Former NBA star Lamar Odom made a bold appearance at President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency gala held at his lavish Northern Virginia golf course on Thursday, brushing off protests outside the event. The glitzy gathering celebrated Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin, a venture that’s stirred both excitement and controversy.

Protesters, including Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, waved signs decrying “crypto corruption” and labeled the event a hub of shady dealings. Merkley didn’t mince words, calling it “the Mount Everest of corruption,” according to reports. Yet, Odom, unfazed, took to X with infectious enthusiasm: “I’m fired up! $ODOM isn’t just a token—it’s stealing the show at a presidential gala!”

Trump’s meme coin, launched just days before his January 20 inauguration, has been a wild ride. Initially soaring, its value later plummeted, though its creators, tied to the Trump Organization, have pocketed millions in trading fees. Critics warn this venture could blur lines, raising red flags about conflicts of interest and influence peddling.

Odom, a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers, seems to revel in the spotlight. His $ODOM coin, he claims, is “the most authentic soulful experience in crypto history.” For a man who’s navigated the highs of NBA titles and the lows of personal struggles, this crypto gamble is another chapter in a colorful career.