Trump defends family crypto profits after financial disclosure reveals over $1 billion in earnings.
President Trump's financial disclosure forms released Tuesday showed he earned more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures, primarily World Liberty Financial, which he co-founded with his sons. In a Thursday CNBC interview, Trump dismissed conflict-of-interest criticism, stating his family cannot avoid conflicts given the presidency's scope and noting he forgoes his presidential salary.
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The right-leaning press largely amplifies Trump's defense that conflicts are unavoidable and he gave up his salary, while The Hill notes the nothing illegal framing and broader controversy over profiting from the presidency.
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“Trump 'feels bad' his 'kids' get criticized for business and investment decisions”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Trump says 'nothing illegal' about massive crypto profits” · The Hill
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WTWashington Times Trump says his family's businesses can't avoid conflicts of interest 1h ago WEWashington Examiner Trump 'feels bad' his 'kids' get criticized for business and investment decisions 1h ago NYPNY Post Trump says he didn't know about his crypto windfall, defends $1.2 billion made in office 1h ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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