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Trump’s son’s cryptocurrency trip to Japan involved wrestling reality check

Yokozuna dumps Eric Trump out of the sumo ring in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday September 2 2025
Yokozuna dumps Eric Trump out of the sumo ring in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday September 2 2025 (Eric Trump/Instagram)
  • Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, engaged in a sumo wrestling match against the legendary Yokozuna during a recent visit to Japan.
  • The encounter took place while Eric Trump was in Tokyo for a shareholder meeting with the Japanese bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet, connected to his family's cryptocurrency business.
  • Despite an initial attempt to push his opponent, Eric Trump was quickly lifted and removed from the ring by the more experienced Yokozuna.
  • Eric Trump reacted to his defeat with laughter, shaking Yokozuna's hand and bowing respectfully, later describing it as a 'great honor' on Instagram.
  • The video of the match, posted online, garnered numerous harsh comments from viewers, with some criticizing the nature of the event.
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