Monetizing the Oval! Trump made $2B in First 150 Days in the WH

Key Points Summary โ€“ Trump Made $2B

  • Trump allegedly earned over $2 billion through presidency-linked deals.
  • A $28M Melania film deal with Jeff Bezos raised eyebrows.
  • Trump family reportedly profited from cryptocurrency and real estate.
  • Qatar gifted a $200M jet for Trumpโ€™s personal use.
  • Trump hosted a crypto investor dinner days before taking office.
  • Critics claim itโ€™s the most blatant monetization of the presidency.
  • Public outrage remains low despite mounting scandals.

Trump Made $2B: Ethics Eclipsed in White House Windfall

The headlines say it all. Donald Trump, back in the Oval Office, has sparked fresh controversy. Reports suggest he and his family have made over $2 billion through a stunning array of deals since returning to power, reports the New York Times.

Bezos Cash, Melania Film, and a $28M Question

Jeff Bezos funded a film about Melania Trump after a dinner at Mar-a-Lago. The deal allegedly channels $28 million directly to her.

Critics are fuming. Itโ€™s 280 times Hillary Clintonโ€™s infamous cattle futures profit. But unlike Clintonโ€™s scandal, this one has gone mostly unnoticed.

While Washington yawns, insiders whisper about the new โ€œpresidential marketplace.โ€

Crypto Coins and Country Club Buy-ins

Trumpโ€™s inner circle is swimming in cash. His $TRUMP cryptocurrency sold exclusive dinner access at his Virginia club. One attendee? Chinese billionaire Justin Sun โ€” now under SEC scrutiny.

Meanwhile, a Trump-linked firm brokered a $2 billion UAE deal. The presidentโ€™s son Donald Jr. was involved. The same firm hosted elite crypto events with Trump family members in attendance.

Even worse, regulation promises were allegedly traded over steak and red wine.

Luxury Jet from Qatar Sparks Uproar

Qatar gifted Trump a $200 million Boeing 747 for use post-presidency. The Air Force formally accepted the plane, but itโ€™s reportedly meant for Trump personally.

Public reaction was immediate. A Harvard/CAPS Harris poll found 62% of Americans raised ethical concerns. Conservative pundits Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson expressed rare criticism.

Still, Trumpโ€™s team says itโ€™s legal.

Trumpโ€™s Empire Grows While Oversight Shrinks

Watchdogs have been gutted. Inspectors general are gone. The DOJ? Packed with loyalists. The GOP-led Congress? Silent.

Trump promised to โ€œdrain the swamp.โ€ Instead, critics say, heโ€™s building a financial kingdom on its dried bed.

Attorney General Pam Bondi โ€” once a Qatar lobbyist โ€” even approved the airplane gift.

Historic Corruption or Business as Usual?

Ethics experts say this is unparalleled.

โ€œIโ€™ve been covering political corruption for 50 years, and this is the most blatant,โ€ said Colgate Universityโ€™s Michael Johnston.

Fred Wertheimer, founder of Democracy 21, calls it the โ€œhall of fame of ripping off the presidency.โ€ He believes accountability will come โ€” eventually.

Opposition Falters as News Cycle Spins

Democrats are divided. Senator Chris Murphy demands action, while others focus on economic messaging.

โ€œThere will be no DOJ action,โ€ Murphy admits. โ€œOnly public mobilization can work now.โ€

Still, many Americans appear numb. Pollster Paul Rosenzweig says the outrage may never have existed. โ€œMaybe we just imagined it.โ€

Trumps Unleashed: No More Limits

Trump once pledged to separate business and state. No more. Now convicted on 34 felony counts, Trump continues growing his empire.

Donald Jr. said it best: โ€œTheyโ€™ll hit us no matter what โ€” so weโ€™re just going to play the game.โ€

And play they are. From Middle East money to D.C. club memberships priced at $500,000, the Trumps are winning โ€” financially, at least.

Whether the voters will care? Thatโ€™s the $2 billion question.

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