Trump Made $1.4 Billion in Crypto. Voters Noticed.
A week before the midterms, voters are worried about corruption. According to a national survey by the Financial Times and Focaldata, a non-partisan research company based in London, about 69 percent of over 1,600 registered voters—and nearly 50 percent of those who voted for Donald Trump in 2024—said they were “very” or “somewhat” concerned about […]
As voters prepare for the midterms, concerns over corruption and conflicts of interest in President Trump's administration are on the rise. According to a recent survey by the Financial Times and Focaldata, nearly 70% of registered voters, including a significant portion of Trump's 2024 supporters, expressed "very" or "somewhat" concerns about these issues. In fact, 48% of all registered voters reported that corruption has become increasingly worrisome under Trump's second term compared to previous administrations.
One particularly eyebrow-raising revelation is that Donald Trump reportedly made over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency investments during his presidency. This includes earnings from the $TRUMP meme coin and his involvement in World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm co-founded by himself and his sons. Such staggering profits have undoubtedly drawn scrutiny and criticism from those who feel the financial system benefits the wealthy at the expense of ordinary citizens.
The issue of corruption and ethical conduct has become a hot topic in the upcoming elections. Recent analysis by the Washington Post shows that corruption and ethics reform ads accounted for $493 million in campaign spending, second only to affordability concerns among both Democratic and Republican candidates. With just four seats needed in each house to gain a simple majority, Democrats may be banking on this contentious issue as a key factor in many closely contested races.
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