The White House is shrugging off ethics concerns over President Donald Trump dining with the biggest investors in his meme coin, an exclusive group that includes foreign nationals who typically have restricted access to the president and political process.

A dinner with Donald Trump offered as part of the $TRUMP cryptocurrency auction has raised concerns about foreign influence on American politics. The New York Times warns of potential risks. What do you need to know?

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.