Trump to speak at Bitcoin conference despite recent assassination attempt

Former US President Donald Trump will speak at the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee after surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania.

This confirmation comes from David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and one of the organizers of the event.

Trump is said to be in ‘good spirits’

In a July 14 post on X BTC Inc., CEO David Bailey stated that he has spoken with the president’s team and that Trump “is in good spirits and excited to see everyone in Nashville and deliver a speech that is heard around the world”.

I just spoke with the president’s team. He is in good spirits and excited to see you all in Nashville and give a speech that is heard around the world.

— David Bailey🇵🇷 $0.65mm/btc is the floor (@DavidFBailey) July 14, 2024

An X user commented on her post saying, “I hope you hired someone who knows how to run an event around presidential level security at the top threat assessment…get ready to be interrupted”. Bailey replied, “We have the best in the business and a massive Secret Service presence.”

The attack on Trump occurred during a political rally in Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old attacker shot him in the right ear. The attack, which left Trump injured but not critically, raised questions about his participation in scheduled events.

The Bitcoin conference will take place from July 25 to July 27, and Trump is expected to speak on the final day. His campaign team also confirmed that he will attend the Republican National Convention starting Monday.

Elon Musk and Justin Sun support Trump

After the failed assassination attempt, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tron founder Justin Sun publicly endorsed Trump in the race for the White House. Musk posted on X, supporting Trump and wishing him a speedy recovery, while Sun declared that the former president is a better choice for the crypto industry and can ensure fairer treatment.

I fully support President Trump and look forward to his speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024

Trump’s chances of winning the US presidential election also improved after the incident. Polymarket data shows “Yes” shares in the contract on whether Trump will win the election rose from $0.60 to $0.70, indicating a 71% chance of victory in November.

Earlier this year, Trump’s stance on crypto shifted from skepticism to support, acknowledging the need for regulation in the space. This growing acceptance is evident in the opening of their campaign to crypto donations, as demonstrated by their team starting to accept contributions in various cryptocurrencies through Coinbase in May.

Trump has also vowed to prevent the creation of a central bank digital currency in the US, viewing it as a threat to freedom, and has pledged to protect Bitcoin from critics such as Senator Elizabeth Warren and measures excessive regulators.

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