Trump-Linked World Liberty Plans Buyback as WLFI Falls 8%

World Liberty Financial has announced a new token buyback plan following the Democrats In an X post on Nov. 6, the project explained that the buyback aims to encourage governance participation and strengthen voting power among committed long-term token holders.It plans to fund initial purchases through an allocation that may include fees generated from reserves backing its USD1 stablecoin, alongside other funding sources.World Liberty Financial’s proposed WLFI buyback plan links stablecoin growth to governance token value, noted Trader MEK. The long-term impact of the buyback will depend on consistent implementation and stronger governance participation.No initial purchase date or allocation size is disclosed.In September 2025 when WLFI started trading publicly, the company had launched a buyback-and-burn program.Will Trump’s Political Setback Affect WLFI?WLFI declined 8% amid a broader selloff in Trump-linked cryptocurrencies after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.The election outcome also brings renewed attention to the Trump family’s financial interests in World Liberty Financial.Trump and his sons co-founded the venture alongside business partners before the 2024 presidential election.An entity affiliated with the family, DT Marks DEFI LLC, owns almost 38% of World Liberty’s holding company, according to company disclosures.Trump’s crypto-related ventures reportedly generated $1.4 billion last year, including $594 million from World Liberty sales.Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving the president’s crypto investments and his administration’s regulatory policies.Preview Image: Shutterstock