Pattern versus direct evidence and historical context

US President Donald Trump and his family have made at least $1bn since he was elected to serve a second term, thanks to their rapidly growing cryptocurrency empire. That’s according to an FT investigation which also found that at least 30 individuals or companies that collectively donated to the president’s causes have received benefits or advantages. The FT’s Joe Miller and Alex Rogers unpack their findings. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

How dozens of Trump’s donors have benefited from his second term

How the Trump companies made $1bn from crypto

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