Anyone see a problem with this?

[22lcidw]

Well, it goes without saying trumples don't care. Just like they didn't care about trump's biz getting paid by foreign governments in his first term.

Progs have spent so much time demonizing Trump that the massive number of lies have interacted with any truths if there are any. Progs say the same things in lockstep and the demonizing of Trump during this election period was as nasty as it ever got. The people started warning Joe's administration as the fuel prices rose. Inflation came with it. Did nothing to curtail it.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

I expected that lie to come up. Kinda odd how the Repubs dropped that canard as soon as Harris became the nominee. Or not, since it was always just a campaign smear.

No, thats truth. I don't expect you to see it though. From a party that says its ok to cut off body parts and claims there are 37 genders, there really is no way to reason which such insanity. That is YOUR liberal party.

 

[Dekster]

Donald Trump doesn’t share details about his family’s cryptocurrency venture during X launch event​

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, with an interview on the X social media platform in which he also gave his first public comments on the apparent assassination attempt against him a day earlier.

Trump did not discuss specifics about World Liberty Financial on Monday or how it would work, pivoting from questions about cryptocurrency to talking about artificial intelligence or other topics. Instead, he recounted his experience Sunday, saying he and a friend playing golf “heard shots being fired in the air, and I guess probably four or five.”

Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event

During an interview on X, the Republican presidential nominee launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture. Trump did not discuss specifics about World Liberty Financial or how it would work.

apnews.com

Dogecoin spikes after Trump announces a Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE​

Dogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night, extending its postelection surge after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which he referred to as “DOGE” in his statement.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/13/dogecoin-surges-20percent-after-trump-announces-a-department-of-government-efficiency-doge.html

When I see things like this it begins to make sense that trump has not signed the ethics pledge he made in to a legal requirement when he was prez.

Am I alone in seeing a conflict of interest here?

I see a massive problem-- I didn't hold any dogecoins when this spike occurred

 

[Mac1958]

In her interview, Ben-Ghiat spoke about how cult followers of demagogues see themselves as protectors against their self-professed, oppressed leader. It's trump and The Following to a tee.

They have a great deal to protect. It's their world, their sense of belonging, their self esteem.

 

[Independent thinker]

You need some new material.

LOL. I need some new material?

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

When I see things like this it begins to make sense that trump has not signed the ethics pledge he made in to a legal requirement when he was prez.

That's because Trump is devoid of ethics.

 

[JoeMoma]

So........not really able to address trump's conflict of interest. Got it.

So DogeCoin shot higher because Trump announced the new department: Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE? So I'm suppose to think the reason there was a surge in people investing in DogeCoin was caused by the creation of a government agency which has DOGE as an acronym? That seems like a stretch to me.

Now Trumps family earning millions off of selling access to Biden from when he was a senator, vice president, and not president seems more like a conflict of interest to me whether or not Biden received kickbacks from this or not.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Now imagine you could engage in clear conflicts of interest to the blank stares of the dullards who voted for you.

Trump voters are likewise devoid of ethics.

 

[Pappadave1]

See post #10.

So some hypothetical is supposed to explain? Trump bought that hotel and spent millions renovating it LONG before deciding to run for the White House.

 

[berg80]

Progs have spent so much time demonizing Trump that the massive number of lies have interacted with any truths if there are any.

What lies?

 

[berg80]

Trump Media in reported talks to buy crypto trading platform Bakkt, sending shares soaring

Trump Media is in “advanced talks” to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks.

The news sent shares of both companies soaring.

Trump Media, which is majority owned by President-elect Donald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the Financial Times report was published.

The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher.

Shares of Bakkt — which was created by Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange — skyrocketed more than 162% amid repeated trading halts due to volatility.

Kelly Loeffler, a previous CEO of Bakkt, is the co-chair of Trump’s inauguration committee.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/tru...ng-platform-bakkt-sending-shares-soaring.html

It goes without saying trump, if he were a prez who honored the tradition of avoiding conflicts of interest, would divest himself from his crypto and social media businesses.

 

[Pappadave1]

Trump Media in reported talks to buy crypto trading platform Bakkt, sending shares soaring

Trump Media is in “advanced talks” to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks.

The news sent shares of both companies soaring.

Trump Media, which is majority owned by President-elect Donald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the Financial Times report was published.

The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher.

Shares of Bakkt — which was created by Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange — skyrocketed more than 162% amid repeated trading halts due to volatility.

Kelly Loeffler, a previous CEO of Bakkt, is the co-chair of Trump’s inauguration committee.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/tru...ng-platform-bakkt-sending-shares-soaring.html

It goes without saying trump, if he were a prez who honored the tradition of avoiding conflicts of interest, would divest himself from his crypto and social media businesses.

So explain HOW having a "previous CEO" co-chairing Trump's inauguration committee is somehow a "conflict of interest" on the part of Trump?

 

[Pappadave1]

What lies?

Russia collusion and every one that has been promoted since. Are you REALLY this ignorant...or is it an act?

 

[berg80]

So some hypothetical is supposed to explain? Trump bought that hotel and spent millions renovating it LONG before deciding to run for the White House.

Why is Donald Trump talking up crypto?

President-elect Donald Trump has said many negative things about cryptocurrencies. Their value is “based on thin air,” he remarked; they can “facilitate unlawful behavior.” Bitcoin “seems like a scam” he told Fox Business in 2021. “I don’t like it because it’s another currency competing against the dollar.” Things change. This year Mr. Trump proposed that “if bitcoin is going to the moon, I want America to be the nation that leads the way.”
There are plausible explanations for the change of heart. None, however, are reassuring, given cryptocurrencies’ track record. In 15 years, they have proven especially useful for illicit activities, and not any better than conventional currencies for much else. Either Mr. Trump has conducted some novel — and faulty — policy analysis, or he is seeking personal gain.
One motivation for Mr. Trump’s crypto turn seems clear: During his campaign, he appealed to the burgeoning crypto lobby, a motley group of techy libertarians and opportunists seeking easy money to whom he promised a national crypto reserve (which would offer crypto speculators an opportunity to monetize their investment on the U.S. government’s dime). Another concerning possibility: Mr. Trump himself appears to be trying to cash in on cryptocurrency, raising a new set of questions about the conflicts of interest he will bring to the Oval Office.
In mid-September, weeks before the election, Mr. Trump announced his newest business project: World Liberty Financial, a somewhat nebulous venture that will provide a platform for people to borrow, lend and earn interest on crypto.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/27/crypto-bitcoin-trump-conflict-interest/

I can hear trumples saying to themselves, "what's the big deal?" Partly a reflection of the affect trump has had on lowering expectations for ethical behavior. Partly because.........Dear Leader.

 

[kyzr]

Why is Donald Trump talking up crypto?

President-elect Donald Trump has said many negative things about cryptocurrencies. Their value is “based on thin air,” he remarked; they can “facilitate unlawful behavior.” Bitcoin “seems like a scam” he told Fox Business in 2021. “I don’t like it because it’s another currency competing against the dollar.” Things change. This year Mr. Trump proposed that “if bitcoin is going to the moon, I want America to be the nation that leads the way.”
There are plausible explanations for the change of heart. None, however, are reassuring, given cryptocurrencies’ track record. In 15 years, they have proven especially useful for illicit activities, and not any better than conventional currencies for much else. Either Mr. Trump has conducted some novel — and faulty — policy analysis, or he is seeking personal gain.
One motivation for Mr. Trump’s crypto turn seems clear: During his campaign, he appealed to the burgeoning crypto lobby, a motley group of techy libertarians and opportunists seeking easy money to whom he promised a national crypto reserve (which would offer crypto speculators an opportunity to monetize their investment on the U.S. government’s dime). Another concerning possibility: Mr. Trump himself appears to be trying to cash in on cryptocurrency, raising a new set of questions about the conflicts of interest he will bring to the Oval Office.
In mid-September, weeks before the election, Mr. Trump announced his newest business project: World Liberty Financial, a somewhat nebulous venture that will provide a platform for people to borrow, lend and earn interest on crypto.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/27/crypto-bitcoin-trump-conflict-interest/

I can hear trumples saying to themselves, "what's the big deal?" Partly a reflection of the affect trump has had on lowering expectations for ethical behavior. Partly because.........Dear Leader.

We may be in agreement on this one.
Trump likes gimmicks and scams like crypto.
He is on record of supporting a "sovereign fund" like Norway has, where they invested their surplus and now have a ton of money to invest.
The US has a $36T DEBT not a surplus.
Borrowing to buy crypto would be a disaster that I hope congress says "NO" to.

 

[Moonglow]

Sometimes I think mac is a parody account.

It's not nearly as empty as yer posts.

 

[Moonglow]

Trump and his ass suckers see nothing wrong with destroying the economy like they did in 2020 and 1929.

 

[berg80]

Progs have spent so much time demonizing Trump that the massive number of lies have interacted with any truths if there are any. Progs say the same things in lockstep and the demonizing of Trump during this election period was as nasty as it ever got. The people started warning Joe's administration as the fuel prices rose. Inflation came with it. Did nothing to curtail it.

Using the bully pulpit to promote crypto after starting a biz that benefits from the promotion is clearly a conflict of interest.

 

[Pappadave1]

Using the bully pulpit to promote crypto after starting a biz that benefits from the promotion is clearly a conflict of interest.

Progs have spent so much time demonizing Trump that the massive number of lies have interacted with any truths if there are any. Progs say the same things in lockstep and the demonizing of Trump during this election period was as nasty as it ever got. The people started warning Joe's administration as the fuel prices rose. Inflation came with it. Did nothing to curtail it.

Yes he did. He sold our strategic reserves to China hoping it would lower gas prices.

 

[struth]

Trump Media in reported talks to buy crypto trading platform Bakkt, sending shares soaring

Trump Media is in “advanced talks” to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks.

The news sent shares of both companies soaring.

Trump Media, which is majority owned by President-elect Donald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the Financial Times report was published.

The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher.

Shares of Bakkt — which was created by Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange — skyrocketed more than 162% amid repeated trading halts due to volatility.

Kelly Loeffler, a previous CEO of Bakkt, is the co-chair of Trump’s inauguration committee.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/tru...ng-platform-bakkt-sending-shares-soaring.html

It goes without saying trump, if he were a prez who honored the tradition of avoiding conflicts of interest, would divest himself from his crypto and social media businesses.

Good for them