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

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Patrick Witt, the White House’s crypto adviser for former President Donald Trump, asserts Democrats weaponize his client’s cryptocurrency connections, claiming they exaggerate the ties to damage Trump politically after the Senate’s defeat of the Clarity Act. He argues the narrative distracts from policy debates, while markets watch heightened partisan scrutiny potentially influencing crypto‑related regulatory momentum.