However, Garlinghouse noted that Senator Lummis canceled a meeting without offering a chance to reschedule.
While he acknowledged her generally pro-crypto stance, the Ripple CEO encouraged the Senator to revisit her decision. He said:
“I invite you to join me on an X Space anytime (or a live convo onstage at one of the many events we cross paths at) to talk about how to make the US the crypto capital of the world, as is the goal of the Trump Administration. I will continue to do everything possible to support that goal.”
The cancellation of the meeting has stirred speculation within the crypto community.
He said:
“You ruined your reputation and lost all credibility by pushing for CBDCs and against Bitcoin. Nobody takes you seriously anymore.”
Meanwhile, XRP community members also raised concerns about a possible personal conflict of interest.
The account also highlighted Lummis’ financial ties to venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and her family’s deep Bitcoin ties.
However, he said his inability to meet with the lawmaker after six years of trying was troubling. Considering this, he questioned whether the decision to deny came directly from Senator Lummis or her staff.
