White House rejects ethical concerns as Trump makes over $1 billion from crypto
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President Trump reported approximately $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, with over $500 million coming from World Liberty Financial, the crypto exchange he co-founded with his sons. The disclosure, released Tuesday, came as the cryptocurrency industry has emerged as a major funder of the 2026 US elections, with over $189 million in documented contributions to date, including $82 million to the FairShake super PAC supporting pro-crypto candidates.
Progressive: Some progressive outlets connect Trump's reported cryptocurrency earnings to the crypto industry's unprecedented 2026 election spending campaign, and note that his holdings have benefited from his administration's pro-crypto policies.
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US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office.
Trump's crypto activities are the main driver of the tripling of the president's fortune since 2024, which went from over $2 billions to over $6 billion in 2026.
The White House has rejected any ethical concerns.
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