White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

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What happened

President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump's crypto ties as a political weapon.

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  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:04:11 UTC.

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