Former US President Donald Trump has turned his focus to Bitcoin miners as part of his broader support for the cryptocurrency industry.

In a June 12 post on Truth Social, Trump endorsed Bitcoin mining, emphasizing its potential to enhance energy independence. He pledged to back these technologies if re-elected, stating:

“Bitcoin mining may be our last line of defense against a CBDC. Biden’s hatred of Bitcoin only helps China, Russia, and the Radical Communist Left. We want all the remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA!!! It will help us be ENERGY DOMINANT!!!”

This declaration follows a June 11 meeting with notable US Bitcoin miners, including representatives from CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, and Marathon Digital.

Matthew Schultz, Executive Chairman of CleanSpark, asserted that Trump understands the industry well, noting:

“President Trump will protect your right to own Bitcoin, to mine Bitcoin, to transact with Bitcoin, and for many of us, to work in the Bitcoin industry.”

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and another attendee, called the meeting “a historic moment in our journey towards hyperbitcoinization,” adding:

“The former and next President of the United States gathered America’s hashrate and committed to championing our cause in DC and on the global stage. Bitcoin will THRIVE in the US.”

These developments come amid increased scrutiny of crypto miners for their environmental impact and pressure on local power grids. Earlier this year, US authorities attempted to gather data on crypto miners’ energy consumption, facing significant resistance from industry stakeholders. Trump’s support could potentially reshape political views on the sector's operations.

Additionally, Trump’s pro-crypto stance appears to be bolstering his election prospects. On the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket, Trump currently holds a 56% probability of winning, while Joe Biden’s chances have declined to 35%.