The top investors in President Trump's meme coin are attending an exclusive gala with the president -- but some critics are blasting it as a brazen pay-for-play event.

White House officials have argued the dinner poses no conflict of interest because the president's assets are in a blind trust managed by his adult sons.

In response to criticisms about Trump using his office to enrich himself from the meme coin, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Thursday: "All of the president's assets