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Trump’s Empire is a new viral tap-based Telegram game that blends idle gameplay with political empire-building and upcoming cryptocurrency rewards. Unofficial yet widely popular, the game leverages Trump's image while preparing a TRUMPE token airdrop on the TON blockchain.
During the election year, with Donald Trump shaping American politics and the world of cryptocurrencies once again, a new Telegram game called Trump's Empire is trying to capitalize on that vibe. Although unofficial and unlicensed, the game draws on Trump the business mogul's public persona and political saga, blending the simple clicker-game premise with an empire-building strategy interspersed with the promise of an upcoming crypto airdrop.
If that sounds familiar, it is because we've seen it before. Just last year, another game attempted to implement this formula, featuring Elon Musk's name at the top, called Musk Empire (now rebranded as X Empire). Promises of airdrops left many feeling disappointed. Trump's Empire, on the other hand, promises to do things with a bit more polish and bigger goals.
Trump's Empire is a tap-based mini-game on Telegram on which players expand a construction business into a massive political and business empire. Its inspiration lies in idle clickers like Bitcoin Miner, which are enhanced with automation, strategic investments, and an evolving loop of gameplay.
Early game: Players manually tap away to earn income from the construction firm.
Automation: Quickly hire managers who will automate income sources.
Expansion: Reinvest profits into new businesses, political campaigns, and even launching meme coins.
Progression: Additional-themed worlds, such as Trump President and Trump Businessman, unlock more Yu-Gi-Oh!-themed content.
A stark contrast to many simple tap games hosted on Telegram, Trump’s Empire invests in rapid upgrades, a polished interface, and dynamically generated income streams, creating an addictive "just one more upgrade" feedback loop.
Trump's Empire is unofficial, despite the marketing heavily relying on Donald Trump’s name, image, and career. There are even chances that legal troubles loom, considering Trump is an active participant in launching legitimate crypto projects, such as Solana-based meme coins and NFT collections, which the Musk Empire has faced in the past.
Nonetheless, the millions of Telegram users who are now diving into the game are doing so for the alleged rewards and a taste of Trump’s almost-mythical business success.
The anticipated TRUMPE token airdrop is perhaps the most alluring feature of Trump’s Empire. So far, this is what we know:
Blockchain: The token shall be launched on The Open Network (TON), Telegram's officially supported blockchain for micro-apps and games.
Wallet Connection: The integration of the TON wallet began in March 2025, making players eligible for the airdrop.
Allocation Factors:
Passive income rates
Completed achievements
In-game earnings
Social and Paid Boosts:
Telegram Stars purchases
Number of friends invited
While the gaming activity will matter, paid boosts may significantly impact the airdrop size —a practice regularly condemned yet increasingly accepted in the Telegram crypto gaming world. This could skew the rewards in favor of those willing to spend money, rather than those who grind fairly.
While the exact date of the airdrop remains uncluttered, the developers hint it is "soon" after the token's presale launch.
A major backdrop to the rise of the Trump Empire is Telegram's strategic deal to make TON its exclusive blockchain for mini-apps. This deal prevents Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchains from getting into Telegram's games and apps, giving TON a sandbox for itself, and projects like Trump Empire a significant advantage.
Final Thought: Hype Meets Strategy: Trump Empire is not just a meme project that rides on Trump's name; it is one upscale entry into the expanding world of Telegram crypto gaming. Whether the airdrop rewards will now live up to the hype is anybody's guess, given the mixed history with similar games.
Either way, though, for those who enjoy idling games that are half-strategy and full-on speculative in crypto action, the Trump Empire might be surprisingly fun and engaging—just remember, not every empire is built to stay.
