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Westbury Bancorp Inc is the savings and loan holding company for Westbury Bank. It provides a variety of financial services to individuals and small businesses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Its principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, and borrowings, in commercial and multifamily real estate loans, and commercial business loans. The bank's primary deposit products are checking, savings, money market and term certificate accounts and its primary lending products are consumers, commercial and residential mortgage loans.

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American workers are increasingly trading higher salaries for the ability to work from home, marking a shift in how employees value workplace flexibility versus compensation.
Half of U.S. workers would accept a pay cut to work remotely, with 26% willing to take a 5% reduction and 24% open to cuts of 10% or even 15%, according to a FlexJobs survey cited by Newsweek. Some workers would give up more than money – 23% would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/03/37969308/fyi-fully-remote-workers-are-more-likely-to-be-passed-up-for-promotion">forgo professional development opportunities</a>, while others would sacrifice vacation days or health insurance benefits.
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&#8220;There&#8217;s this unspoken exchange rate between flexibility and compensation and for some candidates, it&#8217;s worth a significant trade-off,&#8221; Theresa L. Fesinstine, founder of peoplepower.ai, told Fortune.
This shift comes as employers and employees wrestle over return-to-office mandates.&nbsp;
Companies have responded by increasingly using remote work as a bargaining chip, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42899482/73-of-execs-want-you-back-in-the-office-heres-why-and-how-it-impacts-the-economy">others demand a return to in-office work</a>. The HR firm Robert Half reports that 35% of new job postings in last year&#8217;s third quarter offered remote or hybrid options, up from 30% the previous year.
&#8220;While some employers are requiring workers to come back to the office full- or part-time, flexibility remains a leading factor influencing workers&#8217; decisions to stay in their current roles or seek new opportunities,&#8221; Robert Half&#8217;s district president Michelle Reisdorf told Newsweek.
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The trade-off between salary and flexibility might be financially rational for some workers. Dr. Alison Collins of Manchester Metropolitan University Business School notes that reduced commuting costs could offset salary reductions of around 10%.
Looking ahead, the dynamic may shift again.&nbsp;
Robert Half projects a hiring boom in 2025, with 63% of companies planning to add positions in the year&#8217;s first half. The increased competition for talent could force employers to offer both flexibility and competitive pay.
The trend reveals deeper changes in how Americans view work-life balance post-pandemic. For many, the ability to work from home has become a benefit worth paying for – even if it means accepting a smaller paycheck.
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Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) is grappling with the most severe crisis in its history in the aftermath of a catastrophic software rollout last year. Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman says that several tech giants could potentially save the digital speaker company, with most speculation centering on a possible acquisition by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
What Happened: In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/42947823/sonos-shares-jump-after-company-announces-ceo-transition-the-details">writes</a> that Sonos launched a revamped app last May that was intended to refresh the Sonos experience and pave the way for new products. However, the app was riddled with bugs and missing key features, leading to significant user dissatisfaction and tarnishing the brand&#8217;s image.
Six months post the app&#8217;s launch, the company bid farewell to CEO Patrick Spence and its chief product officer. Tom Conrad, Pandora&#8217;s co-creator and a former executive at Snap Inc., has stepped in as the interim CEO.
With Sonos&#8217; market valuation plummeting to approximately $1.7 billion from over $5 billion, the board is contemplating whether selling the company might be a feasible solution. Apple, given its similar emphasis on premium design and audio technology, is viewed as a potential buyer.
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<li>Samsung Electronics Co. (KRX: 005930), a possible &#8220;wild card,&#8221;</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), though it &#8220;would probably face antitrust concerns,&#8221; and </li>
<li>Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), which &#8220;has long wanted to get into hardware but struggled to make it happen.&#8221;</li>
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Despite the rumors, many within Sonos are of the opinion that Conrad may become the permanent CEO if he is open to accepting the role.
Why It Matters: The turmoil at Sonos began with the departure of CEO Patrick Spence. The company&#8217;s shares took a hit following the announcement of the CEO transition.
The subsequent software debacle further eroded the company&#8217;s market value, leading to the current speculation about a potential sale.
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Anthony Scaramucci has expressed his disapproval of President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s newly launched meme coin TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40666453/scaramucci-trump-is-in-trouble-and-he-knows-it-slams-him-on-conflicting-abortion-statements-hes-shot">labeling it &#8220;corruption.&#8221;</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, Trump announced the launch of his official &#8220;$TRUMP&#8221; meme coin. The coin, which was developed by Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), has received a substantial market response, with its price escalating from $0.18 to $26.95, marking&nbsp;a 253.75 percent increase in&nbsp;just 24 hours. 
The coin&#8217;s market cap then reached to a staggering $5.39 billion.
Responding to the launch of TRUMP meme coin, Scaramucci criticized the venture on X and referred to&nbsp;it as &#8220;corruption&#8221; and &#8220;bad&nbsp;for the industry.&#8221;
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This is not Trump&#8217;s first foray into selling merchandise featuring his image. He has previously sold items such as digital trading cards, high-top sneakers, T-shirts, and Bibles. 
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His niece Mary Trump has accused him in the past of &#8220;grifting&#8221; through the sale of such merchandise. The meme coin was launched just days before Trump&#8217;s inauguration as president.
Why It Matters: The launch of the &#8220;$TRUMP&#8221; meme coin and its subsequent market response is indicative of the growing influence of cryptocurrencies. However, the criticism from Scaramucci, a former aide and industry insider, raises questions about the ethical implications of such ventures. 
This incident underscores the need for clear regulations and transparency in the cryptocurrency industry to prevent potential misuse and ensure investor protection.
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As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, one person who won&#8217;t accompany him this time is his daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner. The mainstays of the last Trump presidency are done with politics.&nbsp;
The couple relocated to Florida in 2021 and will stay in Miami when Trump Sr. leaves Palm Beach nearby for DC. Speaking on the &#8220;The Skinny Confidential&#8221; podcast, Ivanka candidly stated that she &#8220;hates politics&#8221; and the &#8220;darkness&#8221; surrounding &#8220;that world.&#8221;
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Added the former and soon-to-be-first daughter: &#8220;The main reason I am not going back to serve now is, I know the cost,&#8221; she told podcast hosts Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick. &#8220;And it&#8217;s a price that I&#8217;m not willing to make my kids bear. My primary goals were just to, like, be the best freaking mom. Every time I had to miss something, I&#8217;m like, &#8216;I will never let this happen again in the minute I leave the White House.&#8217; I feel super great about this decision.&#8221;
Helping her decide to stay put was undoubtedly her $24 million megamansion on Miami&#8217;s Indian Creek Island. She and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42645558/jared-kushner-distances-himself-from-father-in-laws-political-influence-in-the-event-that-trump-was-elected-they-should-not-expect-anything-from-me">Jared </a>purchased the six-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom compound in April 2021. The property has a private boat dock and striking views of Biscayne Bay.
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Although Jared Kushner temporarily left the family business to serve as an advisor to Trump&#8217;s White House in 2016, the Kushners&#8217; real estate empire has been thriving, growing the family&#8217;s wealth from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41898236/the-kushners-real-estate-empire-now-surpasses-trumps-heres-how-it-grew-from-1-8-billion-to-7-1-billion-since-2016">$1.8 billion in 2016 to $7.1 billion in 2024</a>. So how did they do it?
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The Kushners – Charles Kushner, the head of the family and his wife Seryl, own 20% of the real estate firm, with the rest split among their four children: Jared, Nicole, Josh and Dara – made some astute business moves with their portfolio. In 2018, one of their main holdings, 666 Fifth Avenue, was mired in debt. They sold that property, alleviating themselves of debt and stepping away from riskier New York-based investments. Instead, they diversified, buying apartment complexes in New Jersey, Miami and other parts of the South, swelling their portfolio to &#8220;over 27,000 units in 15 states,&#8221; according to a statement by CEO Laurent Morali to Forbes.&nbsp;
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The Kushners hitched their business wagon to a sorely needed commodity: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42804597/housing-affordability-crisis-prices-wont-fall-without-a-40-drop-or-a-70-wage-boost">affordable housing,</a> focusing on areas of the country with booming populations, such as the Sunbelt. While their portfolio might not contain the glamorous New York properties it once did, these days, it comprises solidly performing apartment buildings that produce substantial cash flow. The Kushner family is now worth an estimated $7.1 billion.&nbsp;
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Jared&#8217;s net worth has soared thanks to his controversial, Saudi-backed private equity firm Affinity Partners, which he set up in the Miami suburb of Sunny Isles Beach in January 2021, the same month his father-in-law left the White House and settled at Mar-a-Lago. According to Forbes,
&#8220;Jared Kushner has raised $2 billion from Saudi Arabia&#8217;s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund and more than $400 million in investments from wealth funds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Roughly $600 million in additional funds came from an unnamed investor and Taiwanese billionaire Terry Gou, whose Foxconn makes the majority of the world&#8217;s iPhones.&#8221;
Despite this, Forbes notes that Jared's brother Josh is the wealthiest, thanks to his successful investments in tech startups like Instagram and OpenAI.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has commenced after a slight delay with the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas.
What Happened: The ceasefire was scheduled to start early Sunday morning but was postponed as Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;alleged that Hamas had not delivered on its commitment to reveal the identities of the hostages set for release. 
Despite this, three hostages were freed&nbsp;from Gaza on the first&nbsp;day of the ceasefire, after enduring 471 days in captivity.
Israeli forces verified that the hostages had entered Israel, with the military circulating footage of the freed hostages crossing into Israeli territory, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-01-19-2025-437f7f1bf49c9d2936718cf78bdf272c">reports</a> the Associated Press.
Simultaneously, ambulances and trucks loaded with humanitarian aid were stationed at the Egyptian border, prepared to enter the Gaza Strip. An Israeli airstrike claimed at least eight lives&nbsp;in the Gaza Strip following&nbsp;the delay in the ceasefire.
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Despite the delay and the airstrike, Gaza saw celebrations of the ceasefire.&nbsp;A Red Cross convoy was&nbsp;spotted in the Gaza Strip, presumably en route to collect&nbsp;the first Israeli hostages in&nbsp;the territory.
However, the ceasefire was not without its share of devastation. Aerial footage revealed the damage inflicted on&nbsp;the city of Khan Younis&nbsp;in the Gaza Strip due to the 15-month-long battle between Israel and Hamas.
As per the ceasefire agreement, three female hostages were to be released on the first day, with&nbsp;an additional four female hostages&nbsp;set to be freed&nbsp;on the seventh day of&nbsp;the agreement.
Why It Matters: The ceasefire and the release of hostages mark a significant step towards peace after a prolonged period of conflict. The release of hostages, in particular, is a critical aspect of the agreement, demonstrating both sides&#8217; commitment to the ceasefire. 
However, the devastation caused by the 15-month war underscores the long road to recovery that lies ahead for both Israel and Gaza. 
The humanitarian aid waiting at the Egyptian border highlights the immediate needs of the people affected by the conflict.
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TikTok came back online in the U.S. shortly after 12:00 p.m. ET, two hours after President-elect Donald Trump said on social media that he will sign an executive order Monday postponing enforcement of the new law requiring the sale of the Chinese-owned platform.
What Happened: As <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/19/trump-tiktok-ban-delay-executive-order">reported</a> by Axios, Trump, who was once at the forefront of the campaign to ban TikTok, is now championing its survival. Trump wrote on Truth Social, &#8220;I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law&#8217;s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security.&#8221;
US users of the popular video app began finding that access had been restored shortly after noon on the East Coast.
Trump&#8217;s post indicated that the order would absolve any company that assisted in keeping TikTok operational prior to his order from any liability. He voiced his aspiration for the US to secure a &#8220;50% ownership position&#8221; in a joint venture to rescue TikTok. &#8220;By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to [stay] up.&#8221;
However, the specifics of Trump&#8217;s plan, including whether he intends for the US government or a US company to hold this 50% stake, and how he aims to circumvent the law, remain ambiguous, as an executive order cannot supersede it.
The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, mandated TikTok&#8217;s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to an approved buyer by January 19 to evade a ban. The law does allow for the president to initiate a 90-day extension, but only if substantial progress towards divestiture is made and binding legal agreements are in place to facilitate a deal.
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s unexpected move to delay the TikTok ban and his proposition for a US stake in the app marks a significant shift in his stance.

TikTok Back Online In US After Trump Vows Monday Executive Order

Zoox, Inc., a robotaxi company owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), plans to launch robotaxi service in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42432683/teslas-autopilot-hardware-director-zheng-gao-leaves-ev-giant-to-join-amazons-zoox"> Las Vegas in 2025.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Zoox plans to offer its robotaxi service "quite soon," Zoox's co-founder and chief technology officer Jesse Levinson<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/17/amazon-zoox-plans-commercial-expansion.html"> told</a> CNBC. Levinson said Zoox plans to launch an "Early Rider Program" in Las Vegas in the next few months and open its autonomous vehicle ride-hailing service to the general public later this year.&nbsp;
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"I don't want to imply that it'll be a commercially meaningful business this year … but it's going to be useful in terms of customers will be able to get value out of it and actually use it to go places. We're excited for that," Levinson said.&nbsp;
"We've taken a pretty conservative and steady approach to scaling and rolling out, just because of the safety-critical nature," he added.&nbsp;
The company was founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020 for more than $1.2 billion. Zoox's vehicles have been designed as driver-less from the start and have no steering wheel, pedals or driver's seat. The vehicles are symmetrical and bidirectional and can seat up to four passengers.&nbsp;
Zoox has been testing its driver-less vehicles in Las Vegas since 2023 and began testing in San Francisco last November. Zoox has pegged San Francisco as its next expansion and Levinson said the company also has plans to expand to Miami and Austin, Texas.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"Hopefully by the end of this decade, if you're in most of the major cities in the U.S., this will be your favorite way to get around," Levinson said.
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President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s Saturday launch of the meme coin TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) has caused a stir in both the crypto industry and among government watchdogs.
What Happened: The meme coin&#8217;s market value soared to $5.6 billion within just 24 hours of the launch, suggesting a potential financial boon for entities linked to Trump.
The token, which provides direct financial advantages to the president-elect's family, has drawn immediate backlash from government watchdogs. They perceive it as a violation of ethical standards and a way for the president-elect to monetize his international prestige.
The TRUMP meme coin, unlike other digital assets, is not tied to any underlying business. This makes it a highly speculative investment for investors and potentially extremely lucrative for its creators. 
As per the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> data, the meme coin&#8217;s market value reached $14.2 billion early Sunday, nearly tripling from $4.9 billion just 12 hours prior.
The meme coins started selling for $10 each before soaring to as high as about $70 as of Sunday morning.
At the time of writing TRUMP was trading at $56.02, up by almost 95% in the last 24 hours. 
According to a report <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-19/trump-s-memecoin-creates-billions-from-thin-air-before-dc-return?sref=TBDibEcD">by </a>Bloomberg, CIC Digital LLC, an affiliate of the Trump Organization, and a related entity, Fight Fight Fight LLC, own an 80% share of the digital asset. These holdings will be gradually unlocked over a span of three years.
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"$Trump&nbsp;is currently the hottest digital meme on earth,"&nbsp;Eric Trump&nbsp;wrote on X. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I am extremely proud of what we continue to accomplish in crypto. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24Trump&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$Trump</a> is currently the hottest digital meme on earth and I truly believe that <a href="https://twitter.com/worldlibertyfi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WorldLibertyFi</a> will revolutionize DeFi/Cefi and will be the future of finance. We are just getting started! &#x1f680;&#x1f680; <a href="https://t.co/YzdxoCWrKV">https://t.co/YzdxoCWrKV</a>
&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1880670273768435759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The official meme coin website <a href="https://gettrumpmemes.com/#tokenomics">says</a> that their holdings will unlock over a three-year period, with 200 million tokens available immediately and 1 billion in circulation over the next three years.
Despite the controversy surrounding its launch, the crypto industry, which felt unjustly targeted under President Joe Biden administration, has welcomed the new meme coin. Crypto companies reportedly&nbsp;spent $10 million on Trump's&nbsp;inauguration, indicating their support for the incoming administration.
Why It Matters: The launch of the Trump meme coin is a significant event in the crypto industry. It represents a shift in the relationship between politics and cryptocurrency, with a high-profile political figure directly benefiting from a digital asset. 
This move could potentially influence future political and financial strategies, as well as regulatory approaches to cryptocurrency. 
However, the controversy surrounding the launch also highlights the ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest that can arise when political figures engage in such ventures.
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Blaine Anderson, the CEO of online dating coaching company Dating by Blaine, has detailed why she declined an offer from billionaire Mark Cuban after initially accepting the deal on &#8220;Shark Tank.&#8221;
What Happened: Anderson&#8217;s company, which provides online dating courses and personalized coaching, was pitched on the ABC reality TV show. Anderson initially sought $100,000 for a 2% stake in her company, which would have valued it at $5 million.
Founded in 2020 after Anderson lost her job due to the pandemic, the company has since generated over $2.2 million in sales, with a profit of around $500,000 on sales worth $1 million in 2022.
According to a report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shark-tank-mark-cuban-blaine-anderson-dating-startups-investing-deals-2025-1">by</a> Business Insider, despite initial interest from the Sharks, Anderson&#8217;s inability to provide detailed revenue breakdowns led to some Sharks dropping out.
However, with assistance from Shark Barbara Corcoran, Anderson struck a deal with Cuban&nbsp;for $100,000 in exchange for&nbsp;a 10% stake, reducing the company&#8217;s valuation to $1 million.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">On set, I'm nervous AF, and black out most of filming. What I remember is: — The guest Shark, Michael Rubin, wanted NOTHING to do with me — Kevin wanted to invest, and I knew I didn&#39;t want that — Barbara hooked up my deal up with Mark You film for 40 minutes, and there are NO…
&mdash; Blaine Anderson (@datingbyblaine) <a href="https://twitter.com/datingbyblaine/status/1879718662464045543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Although the deal was agreed upon on the show, Anderson later decided not to proceed with Cuban&#8217;s investment, citing the complications of having an external investor as the reason for her decision.
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&#8220;Mark is down to earth, easy to work with, shockingly accessible, super smart, and funny. He cares about his entrepreneurs, and I&#8217;d be glad to work with him someday,&#8221; she said. 
Why It Matters: Anderson&#8217;s decision to reject Cuban&#8217;s investment highlights the challenges faced by entrepreneurs when considering external investments. While such investments can provide much-needed capital, they can also introduce complexities and potential conflicts of interest.
Anderson&#8217;s experience also underscores the importance of entrepreneurs being able to provide detailed financial information about their companies. Her inability to provide a detailed revenue breakdown was a significant factor in some Sharks&#8217; decision to drop out.
Despite the setback, Anderson remains optimistic about the future of her company and expressed a desire to work with Cuban in the future. Her experience serves as a reminder to other entrepreneurs of the importance of being prepared and understanding the potential implications of external investments.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/snoop-dogg">Snoop Dogg</a> rattled the core of his fan base <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43074504/crypto-firms-donate-millions-to-trump-inaugural-fund-host-unofficial-ball-featuring-snoop-dogg">after performing at the first-ever inaugural Crypto Ball</a> Friday, part of the weekend celebrations leading up to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday inauguration.
The Washington, D.C. event, hosted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/david-sacks">David Sacks</a>, former COO of PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump appointed</a> to serve as the White House AI &amp; crypto czar, was attended by about 1,500 people, including executives from crypto companies such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/crypto-com">Crypto.com</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kraken">Kraken</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42569133/crypto-wallet-provider-exodus-makes-wall-street-debut-shares-pop-37">Exodus</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXOD#AMEX">EXOD</a>), <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/with-cocktails-snoop-dogg-crypto-industry-celebrates-trump-inauguration-2025-01-18/">reported</a> Reuters. 
Trump, who did not attend the gala, is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report">issue executive orders</a> next week aimed at fostering a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency companies. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Make Bitcoin Great Again&#8217;</h2>
Swag included &#8220;Make Bitcoin Great Again&#8221; baseball caps and flag pins with the symbol for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gemini">Gemini</a>, an event sponsor and crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Reuters reported that other sponsors included the digital asset division of Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/HOOD.O" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a> MicroStrategy and Crypto.com. 
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Snoop, a voracious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39733952/snoop-dogg-to-open-weed-stores-in-la-amsterdam-named-after-iconic-smoke-weed-every-day-motto">cannabis consumer</a>, was filmed as the DJ playing songs like Bob Marley's &#8220;Three Little Birds (Don't Worry About a Thing), <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/snoop-dogg-wows-trump-inauguration-crypto-ball-bob-marley-song">reported</a> Fox News. He also performed a few of his own tunes, including, &#8220;Drop It Like It's Hot.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: Snoop Dogg has gone full-blown <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAGA</a> performing at Trump's Crypto Ball <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inauguration?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inauguration</a> <a href="https://t.co/g6TH2H0cmD">pic.twitter.com/g6TH2H0cmD</a>
&mdash; Fiona Moriarty (@factswithfiona) <a href="https://twitter.com/factswithfiona/status/1880480621874803051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Vs. Snoop, Now ‘Love And Respect'</h2>
In a March 2017 video <a href="https://hightimes.com/culture/music/trump-freaks-out-over-snoop-doggs-new-video-and-its-priceless/">made by Snoop Dogg,</a> a character named "Ronald Klump" presented as a clown is shot by Snoop Dogg with a Looney Tunes&#8211;style gun. The mock shooting drove then President Trump straight to his Twitter account where he tweet-stormed Snoop pretty much day and night for at least a week.
Jumping to January 2024, after Trump launched his presidential campaign, the rapper sang his praises. "Donald Trump? He ain&#8217;t done nothing wrong to me,&#8221; he told <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/snoop-dogg-i-have-nothing-but-love-and-respect-for-donald-trump-k60k99phr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Sunday Times</a>. "He pardoned Michael Harris." Harris, the co-founder of Snoop's first label, Death Row, was serving time for drug offenses. "So, I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump."
Meanwhile, Snoop's fans seem not to be feeling a lot of love and respect for him right now.
In footage shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DE9IUynM67H/?img_index=1">The Shade Room</a> on Instagram, comments ranged from unkind to shocked to furious.
"This is culturally embarrassing and disrespectful asf [as f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;]," one person wrote.
"Nipsey and Pac would never!!!" said another, referring to the late, beloved rappers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/09/35011178/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-indicted-nearly-three-decades-after-hip-hop-icons-shooting-death">Tupac Shakur</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/02/31021050/nipsey-hussles-murderer-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison-after-months-long-trial">Nipsey Hussle</a>.
"Not a check in the world worth selling my soul to the Devil," another person wrote.
For the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with tech and crypto billionaires at the event that will no doubt solidify Trump as the <a href="https://www.the-independent.com/tech/trump-bitcoin-crypto-president-jd-vance-b2582235.html">self-proclaimed</a> &#8220;first crypto president,&#8221; guests shelled out between $2,500 and $5,000 for tickets. But, there was a $100,000 VIP package that included face time crypto czar Sacks. 
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