Staff Reports
The Trump family is diving headfirst into the cryptocurrency pool, and they’ve got their sights set on a venture called World Liberty Financial. This project is yet another attempt to connect with the burgeoning crypto community, but, as luck would have it, they experienced a minor hiccup that could double as a plot twist in a low-budget thriller.
Just as the digital currency was about to make its grand debut, the X accounts of two Trump women — Lara and Tiffany — were hijacked, leading to an embarrassing (and hilarious) false announcement. It seems that hackers, who either had a flair for melodrama or were bored at home, jumped the gun and shared a message about World Liberty’s launch. Just what the crypto world needed: fake news on top of real news about a fake currency. The hackers must have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame until Twitter’s security swooped in and revoked their party invitation.
‼️ Family Members' Accounts of Trump Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam
❌ After gaining access to Lara Trump's account, the attackers posted a message promoting a token with the ticker WL, supposedly connected to Trump's project — World Liberty Financial. pic.twitter.com/nlXkz0GSh8
— dBit | Ventures ⛩ (@dBit_Vcs) September 4, 2024
Not one to miss a beat, Eric Trump quickly made it clear that the funds being waved around in those bogus links were about as real as a three-dollar bill. He promptly denounced the hacked announcements, claiming the profiles of his wife and sister had been compromised. This latest sneak attack seemed to be orchestrated by some rogue internet group hiding behind a Caribbean domain. It sounds like a bad screenplay that never got picked up by greenlights.
In true Trump fashion, the World Liberty Financial account wasn’t going to let the hackers steal their thunder. They promptly reminded followers that no real launch had occurred and urged everyone to steer clear of any dubious schemes associated with their names. They rebranded their bio to scream warnings about scams, because what’s better than a currency that’s all about liberty but can’t seem to defend itself from the shady underbelly of the internet?
But this story doesn’t stop with just one digital misunderstanding. The Trump family has seen its fair share of crypto-related misadventures lately. Earlier in the year, an ill-fated DJT coin hit the crypto scene, which had no connection to the Trump clan at all. Then came the much-hyped Restore the Republic coin that skyrocketed in value only to drop like a rock back into the depths of obscurity. It appears that while some folks are making millions in crypto, the Trumps are becoming the cautionary tale that keeps giving.
Thus, the saga of World Liberty Financial and its comically timed launch debacle serves as a reminder that in the ever-chaotic world of cryptocurrency, even the most formidable names can find themselves on shaky ground. The Trump family might be aiming for financial freedom, but someone better step up their cybersecurity game, because it looks like they need every superhero they can muster against digital villains.
