Why Did President Donald Trump Mention Ripple?

President Donald Trump recently shared two articles related to Ripple on Truth Social, sparking speculation about his stance on cryptocurrency and the role of Ripple in the US economy. The articles, published by CoinDesk on January 6 and The Block on January 5, highlighted comments from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on the "Trump effect" and its impact on the company's operations in the US. Trump Effect on Ripple Garlinghouse acknowledged that Trump's policies have brought about significant changes in Ripple's business operations in the United States. According to him, Ripple has secured more domestic enterprise deals by the end of 2024 than the six months prior. He attributed this growth to increasing confidence in the regulatory environment under the Trump administration. One of the biggest changes is Ripple's hiring strategy — with 75% of new jobs currently based in the United States. In previous years, Ripple focused on international growth due to the uncertainty in U.S. regulations, especially under the SEC's supervision of cryptocurrency companies. This change indicates that businesses are now more comfortable operating in the U.S. under the leadership of Trump. Garlinghouse's comments are getting more attention when he shares @BankXRP's post about Trump's Truth Social activity, raising speculation about the potential connection between Ripple and the government. Trump's Intentions: A Broader Economic Story? The decision to share these Trump posts is still unclear. However, it fits into his larger narrative of promoting the “Trump Effect” - a phrase he often uses to describe the economic boom and policy changes under his leadership. Two days before the Truth Social post, the White House issued a statement titled "Trump effect not showing signs of slowing down". The statement did not mention Ripple or cryptocurrencies, but highlighted achievements in border security, regulatory rollbacks, government accountability, and job growth. Among the key points are: Car manufacturers shifting production from Mexico to the USGrowth of the steel industry in OhioLarge border security adjustmentDiscovery of misallocated $1.9 billion in HUD funds Mentioning Ripple may indicate that cryptocurrency-friendly policies are becoming part of this broader economic vision. Although Trump has previously expressed skepticism about cryptocurrencies, his stance seems to be changing, especially as cryptocurrency companies are increasingly aligning with Republican leaders. How Will Ripple and Trump Act Next? Trump's involvement in news related to Ripple may indicate his administration's willingness to promote a more favorable regulatory environment for blockchain and digital assets. Whether this will lead to specific policies is still uncertain, but Garlinghouse's enthusiasm signals that Ripple sees new opportunities under President Trump. With Ripple's expanding presence in the US and Trump's renewed focus on economic growth, this could mark the beginning of beneficial changes for cryptocurrencies in US policy - which could have far-reaching implications for this industry.