The key ways Trump’s financial interests intersect with government policy
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The Trump administration has eased enforcement of crypto companies, even as the President and his family have launched their own crypto company.
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Ben Protess, Andrea Fuller and Eric Lipton
- Trump earned at least US$2.2 billion in 2025 from businesses linked to his administration, including cryptocurrency, real estate, and media settlements.
- His crypto ventures, like World Liberty Financial and meme coins, benefited from eased regulations and foreign investments from allies like the UAE.
- Real estate deals in the Middle East and stock investments in companies regulated by his government highlight potential conflicts of interest.
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WASHINGTON – When US President Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosure was released on June 30, it showed that he reaped at least US$2.2 billion (S$2.85 billion) from his various businesses in 2025, a singular haul for a president.
Many of the gains stemmed from ventures that intersect with his administration, posing unparalleled potential conflicts of interest.
