A Bad Investment in Trump Vibes
NYT Opinion • 4/23/2026 – 4/24/2026
Summary
Ross Douthat discusses the Trump family's cryptocurrency holdings with Bitcoin investor Anthony Pompliano. The conversation centers on whether there is inherent corruption in Trump's approach to cryptocurrency and debates the notion that crypto may be an “investment in vibes” linked to Trump’s political fortunes.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
9h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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