Trump denies conflict of interest over more than $1 billion in crypto gains
“I’ve made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money, and I don’t talk to them. I never — I don’t even speak to them.”“I’ve had a great career in business. I don’t know if I’ve had a better career in politics or business,” the president continued.
- ▪“I’ve made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money, and I don’t talk to them.
- ▪I never — I don’t even speak to them.”“I’ve had a great career in business.
- ▪I don’t know if I’ve had a better career in politics or business,” the president continued.
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President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday on criticisms of his massive gains from cryptocurrency last year, arguing that he doesn’t personally manage his finances.Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before traveling to North Dakota for the opening of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library, where he was asked about the $1.2 billion he earned from his family’s cryptocurrency business. Recommended Stories Trump congratulates China and Xi on Supreme Court birthright citizenship ‘win’ Trump celebrates transgender athlete ban and campaign spending Supreme Court rulings White House considering ‘250 pardons for 250 years’: Report The president said that he doesn’t “get involved” with his money managers and advisers.Advertisement “We have funds that run my money,” he continued.
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