- Deaton questions Warren’s campaign statements amid tensions in Senate race
- Crypto sector supports Deaton’s campaign with significant Bitcoin donations and super PAC support
With the upcoming US presidential election, political candidates are moving more into the spotlight. Particularly prominent figures such as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in the spotlight.
Another notable contest, however, is the Senate race between John Deaton and Elizabeth Warren.
Deaton’s latest accusation
Deaton contacted X to confront Warren’s campaign about a text message that he said misrepresented his policy position.
The message sent by Warren read:
“It’s Elizabeth Warren. We recently discovered that a Super PAC supporting my Republican opponent (a Rhode Island crypto lawyer recruited to run against me) has raised $2 million from three major donations – from two crypto billionaires and a major crypto firm. It is absolutely critical that we respond to this Super PAC’s fundraising with a strong outpouring of support.”
In the message, Warren’s campaign criticized Deaton, calling him a “Rhode Island crypto lawyer” backed by a super PAC and suggesting he was brought in to challenge her.
However, Deaton responded to the accusation:
“The only time I was recruited for any duty in Massachusetts was to serve my country in the USMC.”
He also openly challenged the Senator, saying:
“See you soon, Senator.”
In conclusion, Deaton pointed out that Warren’s concern stems from the fact that she is under pressure and desperately trying to outdo him financially.
Source: John Deaton/X
How has the crypto community supported Deaton?
This message was well received by the community, as highlighted by Tony Edward, founder of the Thinking Crypto Podcast, who said:
“Keep fighting, John! She’s panicking.”
Another X user – Vincent Van Code – noted:
Source: Vincent Van Code/X
This underscores once again that Deaton’s campaign is enjoying strong support from the cryptocurrency sector, significantly strengthening his chances against Warren.
In fact, he has already received $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) from Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, along with another $1.26 million from a cryptocurrency-focused Super PAC.
In addition, Deaton’s personal investment in Bitcoin has also reached a considerable size: about 80% of his net worth is invested in the digital currency.
This strong financial support is a sign of the central role of the crypto industry in this campaign. It also shows Deaton’s deep connections within the crypto community, compared to someone like Warren.
