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Prairie Gates

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7. Total graft...these so-called "crypto" ventures have zero value - the whole thing is a bribe vehicle

Reply to cliffside (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 10:57 PM

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People with business before the US government "buy" these "coins" and get favorable treatment on contracts and other matters. The money goes to Trump, but the contracts and other perks are paid by us, the taxpayer.

Everyone involved should be under the federal penitentiary.

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Trump's income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures [View all] cliffside Tuesday OP

This is corruption on a scale that would make Russian oligarchs blush yourout Tuesday #1

Exactly, Dems need to show the comparison in ads, a simple graph, his money vs your money. nt cliffside Tuesday #3

Trump's Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History cliffside Tuesday #2

It's way worse than an "appearance of conflict of interest" unblock Tuesday #6

We need to run on this issue, what has he done for you vs what have they done for themselves .... cliffside Tuesday #8

I had to consciously relax my jaw, and stop grinding my teeth Bayard Tuesday #4

You're not the only one!!! nt cliffside Tuesday #5

Total graft...these so-called "crypto" ventures have zero value - the whole thing is a bribe vehicle Prairie Gates Tuesday #7

It's a great business for The Family and Mike Johnson runs the Protection Program .... cliffside Tuesday #9

Trump's kleptocracy makes even Putin blush. nt SunSeeker Wednesday #10

I guess he's got to make as much as he can before he dies. :/ C Moon Wednesday #11

One cannot profit from the proceeds of crime. Aussie105 Wednesday #12

Link to The Independent nitpicked Wednesday #13

That's obscene. SamuelAdams Wednesday #14

I like how he manipulates the market. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #15

MaddowBlog-As Trump profits from the presidency, he tries (and fails) to defend his massive windfall LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #16

PLUS, HE now owns the treasury dept bluestarone Thursday #17