Trump Accused of Manipulation in XRP Announcement Tied to Lobbyist Connections

US President Donald Trump’s involvement with XRP was reportedly influenced by a lobbyist representing Ripple Labs. A May 8 Politico report alleges that the president’s social media post about a national cryptocurrency reserve featuring XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) was prompted by an employee of pro-Trump lobbyist Brian Ballard, who had ties to Ripple. The president felt deceived after learning of Ripple’s involvement, sources revealed. Trump has reportedly severed his connections with the firm as a result. The President’s announcement came days after he issued an executive order creating a