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Trump Faces Renewed Financial Impropriety Accusations

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  Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, February 11th 2026 at 1:18 GMT by IBTimes UK
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Palm Beach, FL - February 11th, 2026 - Former President Donald Trump is once again at the center of controversy, facing renewed accusations of financial impropriety and launching a highly contentious initiative aimed at policing media coverage. The dual developments - allegations of misuse of taxpayer funds linked to his business holdings and the unveiling of a "Media Bias Tracker" on his social media platform, Truth Social - have intensified scrutiny of the former president's post-presidency activities and further deepened the adversarial relationship between Trump and much of the mainstream press.

The core of the current accusations revolves around claims that Trump is leveraging taxpayer dollars to bolster his private business ventures. While specific details remain under investigation by multiple state and federal agencies, initial reports suggest several properties owned by the Trump Organization are benefiting from potentially improper allocations of public resources. These claims aren't new; during his presidency, similar concerns were raised regarding Trump's frequent visits to his own hotels and golf courses, often accompanied by Secret Service protection and other federally funded expenses. However, the scale and frequency of these alleged instances have reportedly increased since leaving office, prompting calls for a comprehensive audit.

"We're seeing a pattern emerge," stated Representative Eleanor Holmes, a member of the House Oversight Committee, during a press briefing yesterday. "Public funds appear to be directed towards properties associated with the former president, under the guise of official business or security requirements, but with questionable justification. The appearance of a conflict of interest is deeply concerning, and we intend to get to the bottom of it."

Simultaneously, Trump unveiled the "Media Bias Tracker" on Truth Social, framing it as a necessary tool for holding news organizations accountable for what he deems "fake news" and biased reporting. The Tracker allows users to submit ratings for news outlets on a scale of 0 to 100, with 50 considered neutral. Trump claims the system will provide "the most comprehensive and accurate rating of news sources," analyzing coverage specifically related to him and the Republican Party. In a typical post on Truth Social, he declared, "We will expose the bias and misinformation that plague our media landscape!"

However, the initiative has been widely criticized as a thinly veiled attempt to delegitimize critical reporting. Experts in media analysis point out the inherent subjectivity of such a system, easily susceptible to manipulation and confirmation bias. The recent example of CNN receiving a rating of "10" - labelled as "extremely biased" - illustrates this concern. Critics argue that the Tracker simply amplifies pre-existing narratives of media hostility towards Trump, further eroding public trust in legitimate journalism.

"This isn't about identifying genuine bias; it's about creating an echo chamber where only favorable coverage is considered 'fair'," explains Dr. Anya Sharma, a professor of media studies at Columbia University. "It's a dangerous tactic that weaponizes the concept of bias to silence dissent and control the narrative."

The launch of the Media Bias Tracker also comes at a precarious moment for Trump, who is currently embroiled in multiple legal battles. Investigations into his business practices continue in New York, while the Department of Justice maintains an active inquiry into the handling of classified documents discovered at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Many see the Tracker as a deliberate distraction tactic, designed to shift public attention away from these legal challenges and rally his base against perceived enemies in the media.

The long-term implications of both the alleged financial improprieties and the Media Bias Tracker remain to be seen. Legal experts anticipate lengthy and complex proceedings regarding the misuse of funds, potentially leading to substantial fines or even criminal charges. Meanwhile, the Tracker is likely to further polarize the media landscape, exacerbating the already strained relationship between Trump and the press. The battle for narrative control, it seems, is far from over. The situation highlights a growing trend of political figures actively attempting to discredit journalistic institutions and cultivate alternative sources of information, raising concerns about the health of democratic discourse.