Exclusive: OneRepublic Rockstar Tim Myers Backs Epstein Files Meme Coin

A founding member of OneRepublic — who’s standing to be California’s next lieutenant governor — has thrown his support behind a new political meme coin.

Tim Myers has endorsed “Trumpstein Coin,” which aims to pressure the White House into a full and unredacted release of the Epstein files.

In an exclusive interview with Cryptonews, the musician said the meme coin represents transparency and accountability.

“The Trump and Melania coins were purely celebrity-driven and didn’t stand for anything. No mission, no public value, no intention beyond hype.”

Myers noted that $TRUMP and $MELANIA surged to market caps of $15 billion and $8 billion.

However, he said people shouldn’t buy Trumpstein purely for monetary gain because its purpose is “shedding light” rather than “speculation.”

“People should buy Trumpstein only if they believe in its mission: radical transparency around the Epstein files and using blockchain culture to drive public awareness. Like any cryptoasset, the market decides its value, not me.”

Donald Trump — who has featured in past Epstein files — has faced growing calls to release them in full, despite describing them as a “Democrat hoax.”

Congress approved a measure that ordered the Epstein files to be made public last month, and the president has now signed this bill into law. It means the Justice Department has 30 days to comply.

So… does that mean Trumpstein has come too late?

“Absolutely not. Just because a bill is signed doesn’t mean the truth will reach the public quickly or fully. Washington is full of delays, redactions and backroom ‘reviews’ that drag on forever.”

Myers added that the meme coin’s mission “is to keep pressure on and keep public attention intense until every page is released.”

“The timing is perfect, people care, the bill passed overwhelmingly, and blockchain culture can amplify the demand for transparency in a way traditional media cannot.”

Celebrities — and indeed politicians — have been burned by dabbling in meme coins before, especially after pump and dumps. So… is Myers worried that his support for Trumpstein could backfire? He told Cryptonews:

“Not at all. I’m not promoting Trumpstein as an investment vehicle. I’m promoting a message. Every campaign talks about transparency. I’m actually doing something about it. If anything, it shows I’m willing to lean into innovation, take bold swings and leverage new technology to engage the public in unconventional ways.”

Indeed, it is telling that Tim Myers is embracing meme coins given he’s a Democratic contender for lieutenant governor, the second-highest office in the state of California. Typically speaking, but not always, it’s been Republicans who have embraced a pro-crypto stance.

“Crypto is the future and I’d rather be a leader shaping that future than a politician hiding from it.”

Nonetheless, a passion for meme coins is one area where Myers and Trump see eye to eye. Does he align with the president’s pro-crypto views?

“I align with pro-innovation, pro-business and pro-technology views regardless of who holds them. Crypto shouldn’t be partisan. Democrats, Republicans and independents all deserve a future where innovation isn’t strangled by outdated regulation.”

Suggesting that Trump’s support for crypto has been borne out of self-interest, he added:

“Where I differ is that I believe in responsible freedom protecting innovation while protecting consumers, supporting entrepreneurs and preventing crypto from being weaponized by bad actors. I’m pro-crypto because I’m pro-future. I don’t agree with Trump on a lot of things.”

Cryptonews asked Myers if he had a message for the president about the Epstein files.

“Follow through. Release everything. No redactions. No delays. No deals. No ‘national security’ excuses. If President Trump is serious about transparency, he should welcome the public seeing every page. This isn’t about politics — it’s about truth, accountability and justice.”

The aspiring politician added that “the American people deserve the full, unfiltered story.”

We’re some way off the election for California’s next lieutenant governor, as voters are only due to head to the polls in November 2026. Primaries are going to be held in June so each party can determine their nominee.

At the moment, it’s a pretty crowded field — with Myers facing competition from Governor Gavin Newsom’s chief service officer, California’s state treasurer, a civil rights attorney, and two former mayors.

The 41-year-old was a founding member of OneRepublic, and was previously nominated for a Grammy before going on to launch his own record label.