Trump Defends Family’s Crypto Business Amid Conflict-of-Interest Questions.
President Donald Trump has defended his family’s involvement in cryptocurrency, saying during a CBS 60 Minutes interview that he cannot tell his sons to stop running their businesses simply because he is president. His comments came amid questions about World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture he co-owns with his family, and a reported 49% stake acquired by UAE-linked investors.
Trump argued that previous U.S. presidents have also held private financial interests while in office. He also said he does not personally manage investment decisions, claiming his sons oversee the family’s business operations.
The financial stakes are substantial. Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reportedly showed more than $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency-related ventures, including over $520 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and approximately $635 million linked to the $TRUMP memecoin.
The arrangement continues to raise questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly because the business has received significant foreign investment. The debate is likely to remain relevant as lawmakers examine the relationship between the administration, its crypto policies and private digital-asset ventures.
#TRUMP
President Donald Trump has defended his family’s involvement in cryptocurrency, saying during a CBS 60 Minutes interview that he cannot tell his sons to stop running their businesses simply because he is president. His comments came amid questions about World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture he co-owns with his family, and a reported 49% stake acquired by UAE-linked investors.
Trump argued that previous U.S. presidents have also held private financial interests while in office. He also said he does not personally manage investment decisions, claiming his sons oversee the family’s business operations.
The financial stakes are substantial. Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reportedly showed more than $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency-related ventures, including over $520 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and approximately $635 million linked to the $TRUMP memecoin.
The arrangement continues to raise questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly because the business has received significant foreign investment. The debate is likely to remain relevant as lawmakers examine the relationship between the administration, its crypto policies and private digital-asset ventures.
#TRUMP
