Trump responds to criticism of his crypto earnings
President Donald Trump has defended his cryptocurrency earnings after new financial disclosures prompted criticism from opponents and ethics watchdogs. According to recent reports, Trump responded to accusations that he was profiting from the presidency by saying there was "nothing wrong" with his crypto-related income. He argued that he has long been a successful businessman and maintained that his business interests are managed separately from his day-to-day responsibilities as president. In one exchange, he also said, "I'm profiting because the stock market is going up," while dismissing…
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