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Trump business deals revive questions about his family profiting off the presidency


Published on 2025-05-16 19:20:40 - PBS
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  • This week, President Trump visited three Middle Eastern nations where his family has deep business ties. Over the past month, billions of dollars have poured into Trump-owned companies. It has revived longstanding questions about whether the financial windfalls are influencing policy. White House correspondent Laura Barr
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The content at the provided URL discusses the ongoing scrutiny of former President Donald Trump's business dealings, particularly focusing on how his family may have profited from his presidency. It highlights a recent deal where Trump's company sold its lease for a Washington, D.C., hotel to a private investment firm, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the use of the presidency for personal gain. The segment features insights from legal and ethics experts who argue that such transactions could undermine public trust in government, and it also touches on the broader implications for political ethics and transparency in the United States.

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