By
Bhushan Akolkar
June 13th, 2024
There are speculations that Biden’s administration may now have a slight soft spot for the digital asset ecosystem, especially with talks about the SEC potentially approving Ethereum ETF.
There is an opening in President Joe Biden‘s campaign team for a “Partner Manager”, someone who will be responsible for “engaging the internet’s top content and meme pages.”
President Biden Seeks Votes from Gen Z
The United States Presidential election is drawing closer and it is no longer news that the 46th US President plans to have a rerun.
In a bid to secure votes from the younger generation, popularly referred to as Gen Z, the team behind the Biden for President (BFP) campaign is looking for a meme expert. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging content on social media platforms to entice the target group.
According to the job description, the “Partner Manager” will initiate and manage “day-to-day operations in engaging the internet’s top content and meme pages.” He/She is also required to initiate and manage relationships with digital media companies, podcasters, and “meme pages across a number of social media platforms.”
This individual will receive as much as $65,000 to $85,000 a year. Considering the salary scale found on many job recruitment sites in the United States, this range appears to top the average salary offered to many digital marketers. It is noteworthy that this move aims to portray Biden as an internet-savvy leader. Moreover, it is not the first time that the BFP team has dabbled into memes.
The “Dark Brandon” laser eye meme of Biden was seen circulating the internet, in preparation for the 2024 elections. While the President’s approach to winning Gen Z votes appears creative and in alignment with recent trends amongst young people, it is worth noting that his his perceived “animoxity” towards digital assets may put him at a disadvantage.
Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy Support Crypto
Unlike his rivals Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr who are known to be more enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies, Biden does not share much affection for the burgeoning industry. He recently directed the Secretary of Treasury to inform a British Virgin Island-incorporated company MineOne Partners Limited to sell and evacuate from its premises in the next four months. Noteworthy, the company operates a crypto mining business.
There are speculations that Biden’s administration may now have a slight soft spot for the digital asset ecosystem, especially with talks about the SEC potentially approving Ethereum ETF. It may be too early to conclude as no official information or announcement has been made on the matter.
Meanwhile, Trump has taken his campaign a notch further by accepting crypto donations from supporters who intend to contribute to his race for the White House. For someone who obviously condemned cryptocurrencies, Trump’s move is a significant pivot. In one of his campaigns, he clearly stated that his administration, if re-elected, would not crack down on BTC and other digital assets.