Woofun AI reports that a revised cryptocurrency ethics clause, approved by President Trump, explicitly prohibits federal officials, including members of Congress and the Vice President, from issuing digital assets. The Department of Justice is designated as the primary enforcement agency, replacing state attorneys general in this role. This provision represents the final hurdle for the Clarity Act's passage.

Maryland Democratic Senator Angela Alsobrooks criticized the enforcement mechanism, stating that having the DOJ enforce the clause is "not a serious proposal" and vowed not to support the bill if the text remains unchanged. The controversy centers on potential conflicts of interest regarding Trump's meme coin and World Liberty Financial, which reported millions in related income last month. The White House declined to confirm specific wording but stated it is collaborating with lawmakers to advance the legislation, attributing any delays to Democratic obstruction.