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Trump's Resorts: $1.3M Political Profit Sparks Investigations

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has leveraged his luxury resorts for political gain, with 145 visits by foreign officials and U.S. leaders since his inauguration in 2025.
A Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington report shows political campaigns spent at least $1.3 million at Trump's properties, with foreign spending likely unreported.
Critics call for investigations into potential emoluments clause violations, while accountability remains uncertain due to limited enforcement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has leveraged his luxury resorts for political gain, with 145 visits by foreign officials and U.S. leaders since his inauguration in 2025.
A Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington report shows political campaigns spent at least $1.3 million at Trump's properties, with foreign spending likely unreported.
Critics call for investigations into potential emoluments clause violations, while accountability remains uncertain due to limited enforcement.