Trump Crypto Empire Raises Major Constitutional Conflict of Interest Concerns

| Importance: 9/10

Trump Media and Technology Group announced significant cryptocurrency partnerships that could generate hundreds of millions in foreign-backed revenue, potentially violating the Emoluments Clause. The venture involves state-backed Emirati investment firm MGX, crypto exchange Binance, and World Liberty Financial, where Trump is set to receive approximately 75 percent of proceeds.

Key Actors

Donald Trump Trump Media & Technology Group World Liberty Financial MGX Binance

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constitutional-crisis financial-conflicts cryptocurrency foreign-influence emoluments-clause

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