U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that he was not aware of the extent of his digital asset holdings but said there was nothing illegal about his involvement, following disclosures about his family companies¡¯ crypto windfall.
Trump reported earlier this week earnings of at least $1.4 billion in 2025 from business ventures related to ¡°meme coins¡± and cryptocurrencies. The president, who turned over the running of his business operations to his two eldest sons, was asked by CNBC whether he was aware of the crypto ventures.
¡°I could know about it,¡± Trump said in an interview at the White House. ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡±
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