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Trump Claims $515 Million Crypto Gains Legal, Urges US Leadership

7/5/2026

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President Donald Trump told CNBC on July 2, 2026 his cryptocurrency earnings exceeding $500 million involve no illegal activity.
Disclosures released Tuesday show $515 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and $65 million from equity sales.
Trump said the United States must lead in cryptocurrency to offset China, comparing the aim to AI leadership.
He said he gave up the presidential salary and warned his children could have inside information on business decisions.

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President Donald Trump told CNBC on July 2, 2026 his cryptocurrency earnings exceeding $500 million involve no illegal activity.
Disclosures released Tuesday show $515 million from World Liberty Financial token sales and $65 million from equity sales.
Trump said the United States must lead in cryptocurrency to offset China, comparing the aim to AI leadership.
He said he gave up the presidential salary and warned his children could have inside information on business decisions.