From MAGA to DEFI: The Trump Crypto ConnectionThe relationship between decentralized finance (DeFi), the Trump family, and Kevin O’Leary in 2025 centers around their public involvement in the crypto and blockchain space, particularly highlighted by their participation in events like DeFi World 2025 and specific DeFi projects tied to their names or influence.
The Trump family, notably Donald Trump Jr. and former President Donald Trump, has increasingly engaged with DeFi and cryptocurrency. Donald Trump Jr. spoke at the DeFi World 2025 Conference in Denver on February 26, alongside Kevin O’Leary, signaling a growing interest in blockchain’s potential to shape finance. Posts on X from DeFi confirm their appearances, with Trump Jr. scheduled at 3:00 PM and O’Leary at 3:45 PM, reflecting a shared platform to promote DeFi’s future. Beyond this event, the Trump family is linked to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project launched in September 2024. WLFI aims to democratize crypto lending and borrowing while reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s dominance, operating on Aave’s v3 protocol.
Although Donald Trump and his family are not direct operators of WLFI, the project leverages the Trump brand, with 70% of its token supply held by insiders and 75% of revenues directed to DT Marks DEFI LLC, a Trump-connected entity. Trump himself has pushed pro-crypto policies, including banning central bank digital currencies and exploring a national crypto stockpile, aligning with DeFi’s ethos of decentralization.
Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian investor and “Shark Tank” star, has been a vocal DeFi advocate since at least 2021, when he invested heavily in DeFi Ventures (later renamed WonderFi), targeting 4.5–8% yields on crypto assets. His participation in DeFi World 2025 alongside Trump Jr. underscores his ongoing commitment. O’Leary sees DeFi as a way to bypass financial middlemen, predicting it could transform trading within years. His practical involvement contrasts with the Trump family’s more symbolic and policy-driven engagement, though both share a bullish stance on crypto’s future.
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