- An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf club was foiled.
- Trump’s family is launching a decentralized finance project called World Liberty Financial despite the security concerns.
Donald Trump is set to launch his cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, on September 16, 2024. The project is expected to have a significant effect on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. However, the launch took place only a day after Trump escaped another assassination attempt, which makes people wonder about his security and the prospects of his financial project.
On September 15, 2024, an assassination attempt was made on Trump as he was playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, though he narrowly escaped. The Secret Service agents apprehended a gunman who was lurking in the bushes 400 yards away from Trump. The assailant escaped the scene after the agents fired at him, and the agents recovered a rifle and a GoPro camera from him. After a high-speed car chase, the suspect was arrested.
This incident comes after a prior incident in July 2024 when a bullet came close to hitting Trump during a political rally. Both incidents have raised questions about the protection details of the former president, especially since he is preparing for the 2024 elections.
World Liberty Financial Debuts as Trump’s New DeFi Project
Amid ongoing security concerns, the Trump family is moving forward with their plans to launch a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project called World Liberty Financial (WLFI). As highlighted by Crypto News Flash, the launch is scheduled to debut today. The project was first introduced with the title “The Defiant Ones. ” The new project has caused quite a stir, particularly after the former US President spoke about it in a video message last week.
🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸 Thank you Mr. President https://t.co/kWCEaUGcT7
— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) August 29, 2024
World Liberty Financial is an Ethereum-based platform designed to provide a myriad of financial services, such as digital wallets, credit accounts, and lending services. One key difference is that it is centered on US dollar-backed stablecoins, which are intended to preserve the company’s market leadership.
Trump’s initiative is to introduce non-transferable governance tokens that will enhance user participation in the network. These tokens will give the holders the ability to participate in the key decisions on the platform’s further development, which could be attractive to many people, especially those who are interested in decentralized governance.
Additionally, the project hints at a potential collaboration with Aave, a leading DeFi protocol, which could strengthen its position in the global market. Trump’s entry into the cryptocurrency world marks a notable change from his previous skepticism.
Musk, Biden and Harris Respond to Assassination Attempt
As Trump maintains a visible public profile, including his involvement in political and financial ventures, concerns regarding his safety remain high. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reacted to the news in a controversial post, asking why there have been so many attempts on Trump’s life and none on Biden or Harris. Musk, who had supported Trump after the first assassination attempt in Pennsylvania two months prior, expressed concern regarding what he believes to be a string of attacks against the former president.
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden were briefed on the situation shortly after it occurred. Harris expressed her relief that Trump was unharmed, emphasizing that “violence has no place in America.” She condemned the act in her public statement on X, while President Biden also conveyed his concern and relief that Trump was safe.
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024
