Ripple CEO Criticizes Canceled Meeting With Senator Cynthia Lummis

The meeting was expected to focus on advancing pro-crypto legislation, including frameworks for stablecoins and broader market structure reforms.

Garlinghouse expressed optimism about a growing bipartisan recognition that crypto is a multichain industry. However, his remarks also conveyed frustration that Senator Lummis—widely seen as one of the most crypto-supportive voices in Congress—declined to meet.

“As Chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, [Senator Lummis] canceled a meeting with me (and won’t reschedule),” Garlinghouse said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding that he hoped she would reconsider.

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Garlinghouse emphasized Lummis’s influential position as a Senator from Wyoming, one of the most crypto-friendly states in the U.S., and called on her to lead on behalf of the entire crypto industry. He extended an open invitation for a public conversation, either through an X Space or live at a future event.

“Let’s talk about how to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world,” Garlinghouse said, aligning his message with the stated goal of the Trump Administration to bolster America’s leadership in digital assets.
Despite the setback, Garlinghouse reaffirmed his commitment to supporting policies that foster innovation and provide clarity for the digital asset space. He pledged to “do everything possible” to help realize that vision.

The tension highlights ongoing divisions—even within the pro-crypto camp—about how best to move the industry forward through regulation, dialogue, and leadership.

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