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Trump's $4 Billion Expansion: Fusion Power and Delayed Phone

12/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded his business empire, reporting $4 billion in proceeds since the 2024 re-election.
The ventures include cryptocurrency and a $6 billion merger with TAE Technologies to pursue fusion.
Construction of a fusion power plant is expected to begin next year to power AI.
Trump Mobile delays the launch of a made-in-the-USA phone, with customers reporting no updates.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded his business empire, reporting $4 billion in proceeds since the 2024 re-election.
The ventures include cryptocurrency and a $6 billion merger with TAE Technologies to pursue fusion.
Construction of a fusion power plant is expected to begin next year to power AI.
Trump Mobile delays the launch of a made-in-the-USA phone, with customers reporting no updates.