Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
A financial disclosure report reveals that Donald Trump and his family earned over $1 billion from various ventures, including cryptocurrency projects and branded merchandise. Ethics experts argue these earnings create significant conflicts of interest for a sitting president.
Why it matters
The report raises ongoing questions about the intersection of presidential power and personal financial gain, particularly regarding the regulation of digital assets.
Planet Money How much money President Trump and his family have made President Donald Trump and his family earned more than $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses, according to a 927-page financial disclosure report filed with the Office of Government Ethics.
The framing focuses heavily on the 'conflict of interest' perspective provided by a former ethics lawyer, which is a common critique of the Trump administration.
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