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Trump Doesn’t Worry About Conflicts of Interest

July 2, 2026 · 5:28 am ET · Leave a Comment

New York Times: “By tradition, American presidents have generally tried to avoid appearing to profit from the presidency, often taking actions to separate themselves from the kinds of corporate entanglements that could create conflicts of interest.”

“Mr. Trump has chosen a different path, smashing through the few norms he paid even glancing attention to in his first term, like having his family restrain its international business activity.”

Mother Jones: The presidency is making Trump exponentially richer.

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