- President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed he had nothing to do with the billion-dollar windfall reported on his financial disclosures, insisting it all comes from the work of unnamed financial advisers rather than his deliberate efforts to profit from the presidency.
- Taking questions from reporters traveling with him to North Dakota, and with his sons Don Jr. and Eric standing a few yards behind him, Trump maintained that he doesn’t “get involved” in his own personal finances because he has “funds that run my money well.”
- Contrary to his claims, Trump never placed his assets in a blind trust, with his business holdings remaining under his and his children's control.
- Financial disclosures reveal Trump earned over $1 billion from two cryptocurrency businesses, surpassing his property portfolio income.
- This significant profit is linked to Trump's actions as president, including reversing a tough stance on crypto and pushing industry-friendly policies after receiving campaign contributions.
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