Trump says he was unaware of his family’s crypto fortune fueling big earnings
TL;DR
In a CNBC interview, President Trump says he didn’t know about his family’s cryptocurrency ventures that helped generate about $1.4 billion of his $2.2 billion income disclosed for 2025. The bulk came from nearly $800 million tied to World Liberty Financial and about $635 million from the sale of his TRUMP meme coins, with the president noting his sons manage the investments and that nothing illegal occurred. He also defended his stance on crypto and attributed wealth to market performance, while critics argue the White House benefited his personal finances.
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- MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains The New York Times
- Trump claims there’s ‘nothing illegal’ with earning over $1B from crypto while in office The Independent
- Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions CBS News
- Trump’s wealth grew on a scale without modern presidential precedent The Washington Post
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