TRUMP Token Expands to Tron Blockchain as Justin Sun Pledges $100 Million Investment

Tron founder Justin Sun has announced a $100 million commitment to purchase the TRUMP memecoin, coinciding with the token’s planned expansion to the Tron blockchain (the token is currently only available on Solana). The move, revealed in a July 10 X post, comes just days after GetTrumpMemes confirmed TRUMP would soon be tradable on Tron.

“Together, TRUMP and TRON are the future of crypto,” Sun wrote on X. “This move highlights our belief in collaborating across ecosystems to grow the crypto landscape with communities such as GetTrumpMemes.”

We are committed to buying $100M of $TRUMP! Together, $TRUMP and #TRON are the future of Crypto.

This move highlights our belief in collaborating across ecosystems to grow the crypto landscape with communities such as @GetTrumpMemes.$TRUMP on #TRON is the currency of #MAGA!…

— H.E. Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) July 9, 2025

While it’s unclear whether the purchase will be made personally by Sun or through the Tron DAO, the commitment underscores an ongoing alliance between Sun and Trump-affiliated crypto ventures. The announcement also comes just ahead of a significant $474 million token unlock scheduled for July 19, which will make a large tranche of vested TRUMP tokens available for sale.

Strategic alignment with pro-crypto policy

Speaking in an interview with CoinDesk, Sun framed the investment as a strategic alignment with what he views as the U.S. administration’s increasingly favorable stance on crypto under President Trump. He compared the current moment to the Clinton-era push for internet adoption, suggesting that the U.S. could become a global hub for crypto development.

“With the Trump administration showing great support for cryptocurrency, I think we are entering a new chapter for the industry,” Sun said.

The TRUMP token will be bridged to Tron using LayerZero, and Sun envisions it becoming a flagship asset within the Tron ecosystem. He also revealed plans to boost the token’s adoption in Asia and Africa and expand its presence on global exchanges.

🚨 $TRUMP is launching soon on TRON — powered by @LayerZero_Core 🚨

Thanks to LayerZero’s interoperability infrastructure, $TRUMP will move seamlessly across #TRON, connecting to the most used blockchain for real-world value transfer. https://t.co/gOtvuqXiEX

— TRON DAO (@trondao) July 7, 2025

A growing network of Trump-linked crypto ventures

Sun’s ties to Trump-related crypto projects have deepened since last year. He has invested around $75 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform backed by the Trump family. Additionally, Sun secured a top-holder position in the TRUMP token earlier this year by purchasing nearly $20 million worth, which earned him a spot at a private dinner hosted by the president.

These moves are taking place amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Sun and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has accused him of offering unregistered securities. However, the SEC recently paused its case against him, with some suggesting that the administration’s pro-crypto posture may influence the outcome.

Despite TRUMP’s decline (the token is down over 87% from its January all-time high) the token’s integration into the Tron ecosystem and Sun’s high-profile endorsement could revive some interest in the project. Sun hinted that further collaborations with the Trump team are in the works, possibly spanning stablecoins and DeFi projects.

Whether this strategic bet pays off remains to be seen, especially as political scrutiny intensifies. Democratic lawmakers are already pushing legislation like the MEME Act, aimed at curbing financial activities by sitting presidents and their families.