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Mar-a-Lago windfall highlights Trump’s business-political crossover
politics1 month ago

Mar-a-Lago windfall highlights Trump’s business-political crossover

New disclosures show record revenue at Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral, boosted by a $1 million membership fee hike and a surge of fundraising and political events, with crypto incomes and licensing deals also lifting Trump’s earnings, underscoring how his private business profits intertwine with his public role. Ethics experts warn proximity to the president at these clubs could create conflicts of interest, though Trump and aides say there are none and assets are kept separate.

via Yahoo|
#conflicts-of-interest#doral#fundraising
Mar-a-Lago Revenue Boom Highlights Trump’s Business-Politics Nexus
politics1 month ago

Mar-a-Lago Revenue Boom Highlights Trump’s Business-Politics Nexus

New disclosures show record revenue at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and Doral in 2025, boosted by a jump in membership fees and high-profile fundraising events, illustrating how his business assets intersect with his political role. The report also notes a surge in crypto income (TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial) that now rivals earnings from his traditional real estate holdings, fueling ethics concerns about access and influence.

via CNN|
#conflicts-of-interest#cryptocurrency#fundraising
Ian McKellen’s MAGA Moment: Mar-a-Lago Shout on Avengers Doomsday Set
celebrity2 months ago

Ian McKellen’s MAGA Moment: Mar-a-Lago Shout on Avengers Doomsday Set

Sir Ian McKellen revealed at a Rome screening that he channeled a MAGA-inspired fury while filming Avengers: Doomsday, recounting that the Russo brothers urged him to look angrier and even had him shout “Mar-a-Lago” during a take. The anecdote blends McKellen’s long-running fame—from Magneto in X‑Men to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings—with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo brothers and set for a December 18 release.

via The Daily Beast|
#avengers-doomsday#celebrity#donald-trump
politics4 months ago

Trump’s Memecoin Momentum Fades Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Conference

Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin has fallen more than 95% from its January 2025 high, and a Mar-a-Lago investor dinner this weekend is drawing far less trading than last year’s event. Where the 2025 run-up saw about $12.9 billion in token trading, this year’s activity sits around $1.4 billion. Critics call the venture a self-enriching scheme and ethics watchdogs are watching for conflicts of interest as Senate Democrats push for stronger guardrails. The Mar-a-Lago lineup includes crypto executives plus Mike Tyson and Tony Robbins; Trump will speak at the luncheon and is expected to be in Washington later for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

via Politico|
#crypto#ethics#mar-a-lago
Barron Trump’s Yerba Mate Startup Edges Toward Launch Amid Donor Ties
politics4 months ago

Barron Trump’s Yerba Mate Startup Edges Toward Launch Amid Donor Ties

Barron Trump, 20, is listed as a director of Sollos Yerba Mate Inc., a Florida start‑up making pineapple- and coconut-flavored yerba mate drinks, with a May 2026 launch now planned. The company’s registration and a Palm Beach connection tie Barron to donor Jay Weitzman (whose grandson Spencer Bernstein also serves as a director), though Weitzman denies involvement. Critics warn the arrangement could raise ethics concerns given the president’s family ties, and Barron also has ties to the Trump crypto venture World Liberty Financial. Sollos promotes a South Florida lifestyle image, while some in the yerba mate community react skeptically to the family connections.

via The Daily Beast|
#barron-trump#donald-j-trump#jay-weitzman
F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked
usnews4 months ago

F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked

NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that entered the Mar-a-Lago temporary flight restriction over Palm Beach. The incident, which involved flares to gain the pilot's attention, sparked online drone rumors that officials later said were mistaken. The plane was escorted safely, Air Force One remained secure at PBI, and FAA delays were attributed to volume rather than the security event.

via WPEC|
#drone#f-16#mar-a-lago
politics5 months ago

Post-Mar-a-Lago flips boost Florida Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Florida Democrats flipped two seats in Tuesday’s special elections, including the Palm Beach County district that encompasses Mar-a-Lago, sparking optimism that the party is gaining footing for the 2026 midterms. While Republicans still outpace Democrats in voter registration and cautions that special elections don’t guarantee general-election outcomes persist, analysts say the results signal broader momentum, with Hispanic turnout and dissatisfaction over costs and inaction contributing to Democratic energy beyond Florida’s borders.

via Politico|
#democrats#florida#mar-a-lago