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Trump’s Crypto Vision Hits Center Stage as XRP Named in $40T Debt Debate with Vance

CoinGape·August 22, 2026·1 min read
Trump’s Crypto Vision Hits Center Stage as XRP Named in $40T Debt Debate with Vance

Vice President JD Vance appeared on Newsmax's Carl Higbie Frontline on August 20, 2026, discussing the U.S. national debt crossing $40 trillion. Host Carl Higbie pressed Vance on a potential crypto reserve including Bitcoin and XRP. Vance did not endorse the proposal, leaving the debate unresolved.

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