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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bruce Golding

Trump generated $59.5M in his first year back in office by licensing his brand overseas

President Donald Trump made a staggering $59.5 million last year by licensing his name overseas — after abandoning a first-term pledge against cutting foreign business deals while he's in the White House, according to a new report.

The windfall came from agreements with overseas developers to slap the Trump brand on luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and coastal resorts, CNBC said Monday, citing an analysis of Trump's latest financial disclosure filing.

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