Still waiting for you to back up that claim from, what?? 20 pages ago now??
You leftists are so mindless, why bother with any of this stuff?? You obviously don't care enough to get facts right - any leftist propaganda will do.
Just as bad as the 1920's Bolsheviks or 1930's Germans. You’re cut from the same cloth. Mindless automatons.
I thought you were joking about that. I’m always happy to answer questions. Here you go. Top 10 work for ya?
Based on extensive reporting from ethics watchdogs, investigative journalism, and financial disclosures, here are the 10 most contentious examples of self-enrichment by Donald Trump and his family during his presidencies. These involve leveraging official roles, access, and influence for personal gain, often raising emoluments clause violations, conflicts of interest, and ethical breaches. Ranked roughly by scale of controversy and estimated financial impact, with a focus on substantiated claims.
1. Cryptocurrency Ventures Generating Billions in Profits: The Trump family launched at least five crypto initiatives, including the $TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial stablecoin, marketed directly using the president’s brand and political status. These have netted an estimated $2.37 billion in trading fees and value surges since 2024, with foreign investors like the UAE contributing $2 billion, creating clear quid pro quo risks for policy favors.
2. $2 Billion Saudi Investment in Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners: Post-White House, Kushner—after defending Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid the Khashoggi murder—secured a $2 billion infusion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund into his firm, despite internal Saudi concerns over his inexperience. This built on first-term alliances, raising payback allegations for U.S. policy leniency.
3. Luxury Jet Gift from Qatar’s Emir: Qatar gifted a $400-500 million Boeing 747 to serve as Air Force One, with Trump planning to transfer it to his presidential library for potential personal use post-office. This unprecedented foreign emolument, from a nation reliant on U.S. security aid, has been criticized as a direct bribe for influence, exceeding all prior presidential gifts combined.
4. Foreign Government Payments to Trump Properties Totaling $160 Million: Over his first term, Trump properties received up to $160 million from 57 foreign governments and entities, including Saudi Arabia ($13 million+ at the DC hotel alone) and China, violating emoluments norms. These payments coincided with policy decisions, like bailing out China’s ZTE, turning hotels into influence peddling hubs.
5. Mar-a-Lago Club Membership and Event Fees Surging to $125 Million: Trump jacked up Mar-a-Lago initiation fees from $100,000 to $1 million post-2016, hosting 250+ political and foreign events there, generating $125 million in extra profits. Frequent presidential visits funneled taxpayer funds for security ($1.5 million+), while donors gained direct access, blending official duties with private enrichment.
6. Ivanka Trump’s 39+ Chinese Trademarks Amid Trade Wars: China approved dozens of Ivanka’s trademarks (including seven in one week) during U.S.-China tensions, just before Trump eased sanctions on ZTE to “save jobs.” As a senior advisor, this timing fueled pay-to-play accusations, with her brand’s value ballooning from political leverage.
7. Gulf State Real Estate Deals and Investments Worth Billions: Donald Jr. and Eric Trump inked deals for luxury towers in Dubai, Jeddah, and Qatar, plus golf courses, generating hundreds of millions in licensing fees. These exploded post-presidency, tied to first-term diplomacy (e.g., Abraham Accords), with Emirati/Qatari funds flowing in, exploiting U.S. alliances for family profit.
8. Overall Trump Business Revenue of $2.4 Billion During First Term: Refusing to divest, Trump’s empire hauled in $2.4 billion from 2017-2020, boosted by 500+ official visits to his properties and self-promotion (e.g., tweeting about resorts). This included $13.6 million in direct foreign aid and $35 million in opaque real estate sales to shell companies, far outpacing pre-office earnings.
9. Political PACs and Merchandise Funding Legal Fees ($127 Million): Trump funneled PAC donations and $50+ merchandise items (hats, Bibles, NFTs) into covering $127 million in personal legal bills, blurring campaign and private lines. The Trump Organization’s separate store sold “Trump 2028” gear, turning political hype into direct family revenue without disclosure.
10. Nepotism Appointments Enabling Family Business Access: Ivanka and Kushner served unpaid as advisors, dodging salaries but securing global deals (e.g., Kushner’s $100 million+ Chinese investments). This nepotism created 3,700+ conflicts, with family members mingling business and policy, like Ivanka’s G-20 fashion sales during official trips, enriching them via White House proximity.
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