Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized former President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency projects, including the launch of "meme coins" and the "World Freedom Finance" initiative, arguing that these moves politicize the cryptocurrency industry and disrupt bipartisan regulatory efforts. Hoskinson believes these actions blur the lines between policy and personal interests, providing critics with ammunition ahead of the 2026 election. He also opposed the U.S. proposed "strategic Bitcoin reserve" plan, which aims to expand the reserve scope beyond Bitcoin, warning that the government’s choice of specific cryptocurrencies (such as ADA) poses a risk of distorting the market. Hoskinson claimed that after he made his critical remarks, he was uninvited from a meeting with Trump, stating that to maintain political influence, the industry is often forced to remain silent.