Trump's Crypto Wealth Sparks Political Fire | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s wealth surged billions thanks to crypto and licensing deals, sparking political firestorms despite no laws broken. Critics call his ventures “sketchy,” while Trump insists he’s hands-off, letting trusts manage his finances and forgoing his salary. A staggering $1.4 billion came from crypto projects like the $TRUMP meme coin, which he defends as part of a national competitiveness push. Democrats are already preparing investigations into his crypto, foreign deals, and a Kazakhstan mining venture, warning of foreign influence risks. The White House insists no conflicts exist, and Trump…