January 3, 2023 9:10pm EST
White House press sec claims FTX founder, major donor Bankman-Fried visited to discuss 'pandemic prevention'
Jean-Pierre tells reporter meeting with FTX founder was to discuss pandemic prevention as well as the crypto industry and crypto exchanges.
By Greg Wehner FOXBusiness
White House visitor logs released last week show White House officials met with FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the meetings were focused on pandemic prevention.
Jean-Pierre was asked about the meetings that took place over the course of last year, during a White House press briefing on Tuesday.
She told the reporter that White House counselor Steve Ricchetti and deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed were included in the meetings.
"The meetings focused on pandemic prevention related to Sam Bankman-Fried’s foundation, and general information on the crypto industry and crypto exchanges," Jean-Pierre said.
But then, almost as if she were shifting gears, Jean-Pierre turned her attention on how the Biden administration has been clear about the need for Congress to act when discussing cryptocurrency.
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