A New York Times Editorial Board review argues that US President Donald Trump, in his second term, has generated substantial personal income linked to the presidency, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and institutional integrity.
The review estimates at least $1.4bn in documented gains since January 2025, noting this is likely an underestimate based on publicly available data.
Key findings cited by the Editorial Board include:
• Overseas licensing deals linked to the Trump Organization, including projects in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Vietnam.
• $28m paid by Amazon for a documentary on Melania Trump, exceeding comparable industry deals.
• $90.5m in legal settlements from major media and technology firms since re-election.
• A $400m Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, reportedly intended for use as Air Force One.
• At least $867m in gains from Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures, according to Reuters.
The Editorial Board argues such activity risks undermining public trust and democratic legitimacy.
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