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How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies
- Trump pushed a plan for a nearly $1.8 billion fund tied to settling lawsuits that critics said could benefit his supporters; after bipartisan pushback the White House is rethinking it and the legal fight could continue.
- The president’s businesses have profited visibly from his term—everything from branded merchandise (hats, cologne, Bibles) to hosting political events and the upcoming G20 at his Doral resort.
- Trump and his family have made large stock, bond and crypto moves while in office (including a $TRUMP meme coin and big trades), fueling concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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