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

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3 Sep 2025 • 12:40 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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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