Justin Sun sues Trump company: Cracks emerge in a high-profile alliance

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A lawsuit against his own allies

Justin Sun’s lawsuit has been filed in a California federal court. According to the Tron founder, the project team froze all of his WLFI tokens, threatened to burn them without explanation, and stripped him of his voting rights. Sun says he tried to resolve the issue directly but was refused, leaving him no choice but to go to court.

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The sums involved are significant. Sun initially invested around $30 million in World Liberty Financial and later increased his stake to approximately $75 million. According to Bubblemaps, about 545 million WLFI tokens are currently locked, now valued at roughly $45 million after a price drop — more than $80 million below their previous valuation.

But the conflict did not start yesterday. Back in 2025, World Liberty blocked a wallet linked to Sun after he moved around $9 million worth of WLFI tokens. Since then, he has publicly accused the project of embedding hidden control mechanisms — specifically, a function that allows the team to freeze and effectively seize user tokens. In response, the project has called these claims “baseless” and said it is ready to defend its position in court.

Betting on Trump

The relationship between the businessman and the politician goes back several years. Justin Sun began actively supporting Donald Trump during the presidential campaign. When the crypto community saw Trump as a candidate with pro-crypto rhetoric, Sun became one of his most vocal supporters. He publicly backed this agenda and took part in initiatives promoting the future U.S. president.

After Trump’s victory, Sun moved from words to major investments. In addition to backing World Liberty Financial, he invested around $100 million in the TRUMP memecoin — a token directly tied to Donald Trump’s brand and political capital.

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In effect, Sun was betting on Trump as the central figure of a new crypto policy in the United States. He invested across multiple направления and tried to secure a position within this ecosystem, expecting a long-term partnership.

Expectations vs reality

Sun’s logic was clear. Ahead of the election, much of the crypto community rallied behind Trump. Many market participants expected that under his leadership, the U.S. would strengthen its position in the industry and adopt consistent pro-crypto policies.

Expectations were high. There was talk of clear regulation, a national Bitcoin reserve, and turning the U.S. into a global crypto hub. After years of stricter oversight, these promises were seen as a complete policy reversal.

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In reality, the changes have been far more limited. One of the few notable moves was the release of Ross Ulbricht — a figure long regarded as symbolic within the Bitcoin community. However, broader systemic changes that could reshape the market have not materialized. The U.S. has not become a global crypto hub, and the idea of a state-backed Bitcoin reserve remains largely theoretical.

Outsider among insiders

It is at this point that Sun’s position began to deteriorate. Despite his public support for Trump, involvement in his crypto initiatives, and tens of millions of dollars in investments, he eventually found himself treated not as an ally but as a problematic investor.

Formally, Sun still avoids direct confrontation with Trump. Even while suing World Liberty Financial, he emphasizes that he continues to support the president and his crypto agenda. His criticism is aimed not at Trump personally, but at “certain individuals” within the project who he claims are acting against the president’s values.

But the facts suggest otherwise. The largest external investor in World Liberty has lost voting rights, had his tokens frozen, and is now seeking legal protection in court. For someone who aimed to become part of Trump’s crypto ecosystem, this looks less like a temporary dispute and more like a clear signal: his role in that system is over.

That is why Sun’s story goes beyond a typical corporate conflict. It shows that even large investments, political loyalty, and public support do not guarantee a place within Trump’s inner circle. And while Sun was once a valuable ally, he now appears to be someone the system is willing to leave behind.

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