Why it worked
The video taps into the speculative nature of cryptocurrency and leverages the name recognition of a prominent political figure (Trump) to create a sense of urgency and potential for high returns, appealing to a desire for quick wealth.
Summary
The creator discusses the possibility of Donald Trump backing DEGECoin on July 20th, believing it could make them millionaires. They mention selling their PC to not miss this opportunity, stating that "scared money don't make money."