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Trump sets precedent for presidential profit and tax immunity

Donald Trump has established an unprecedented precedent by leveraging his presidency to generate significant personal wealth and shield himself from tax scrutiny. This includes substantial profits from a cryptocurrency venture, which has yielded more in 16 months than his real estate empire did from 2010-2017. The article questions the ethical implications of presidents profiting from government decisions and maintaining active ownership of businesses, suggesting such practices would face low public support if put to a vote. AI

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RANK_REASON The article analyzes the actions and precedents set by Donald Trump during his presidency regarding personal financial gain and tax policies, rather than reporting on a specific new event.

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Trump sets precedent for presidential profit and tax immunity

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Mike Allen ·

    Trump is cashing in on the presidency like no president ever has

    <p>Never in 250 years has America witnessed a sitting president shield himself and his family from tax scrutiny, after leveraging policies that benefit his own businesses and personal portfolios, as <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Dona…