Justin Sun, a major investor in crypto projects tied to President Trump and his family, publicly criticized a proposal by World Liberty Financial that would restrict token trading for investors.
Sun's statement Wednesday marked a rare public dispute among prominent crypto figures aligned with the Trump administration. The proposal in question would lock up trading of a key token, effectively restricting investor access.
Sun, known for his involvement in the Tron blockchain network, has been an active investor in Trump-linked crypto ventures. His decision to label the initiative a "scam" highlights internal disagreements within the crypto community despite shared political alignment.
World Liberty Financial is one of several crypto projects with connections to Trump and his family members. The platform has attracted significant attention as the administration adopts a more favorable stance toward digital assets.
The dispute underscores tensions between investor interests and project governance in the crypto sector, where token holders often clash with project leadership over policy decisions. Sun's criticism suggests investor protection concerns may outweigh political allegiances in this case.
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