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Trump made more than $2B in this term so far. Most of it came from crypto and foreign investments

President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington, after attending a crypto dinner at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC. (John McDonnell/AP)
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President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington, after attending a crypto dinner at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC. (John McDonnell/AP)

A recent financial disclosure shows that President Trump made more than $2 billion since he started his second term. Analysis by The New York Times showed he made most of his money in two areas: cryptocurrency and foreign investments.

Andrea Fuller, a data journalist with The New York Times, joins us to discuss.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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