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POLITICS · JAN 31, 2026

Donald Trump Family Gains $3.4 Billion From Presidency

Donald Trump and his family generated $3.4 billion through business and cryptocurrency ventures by leveraging the president's status during his second term.

Donald Trump and his family accumulated approximately $3.4 billion through business deals and cryptocurrency ventures by leveraging the presidency during his second term. The total, calculated through August of the previous year, excludes political fundraising and pre-existing assets such as golf courses and hotels.

The Trump family established at least five cryptocurrency enterprises to attract investors and buyers. This pivot occurred despite the president's previous description of Bitcoin as appearing like a "scam."

Ethics watchdogs state that no previous president has exploited the office for profit on this scale. Trump justified his decision to abandon previous restraints on profiteering by stating that "nobody cared."


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