White House defends Trump ethics amid $1.2bn crypto windfall in 2025
The White House dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns as Donald Trump reportedly earned about $1.2 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, including roughly $550 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million in royalties from a TRUMP cryptocurrency licensing deal, helping lift his fortune toward about $6.5 billion; the report also notes the broader political context and related Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, potential AR-15 restrictions, and a Dallas convention planned by Republicans in September.