Trump Pocketed $1.4B+ in First Year: “Exploitation of the Presidency”
The New York Times reported that President Trump and his family enriched themselves by at least $1.4 billion during his first year back in office, a figure likely underestimated due to hidden wealth sources. This unprecedented profiteering occurred as millions of Americans faced healthcare and food assistance cuts. Key income streams included investments in cryptocurrencies, real estate deals, licensing his name overseas, and settlements from media and tech companies. Foreign governments and corporations sought to influence policy through investments and gifts, leading to accusations of blatant pay-for-play and a “fetid swamp” of corruption.