Trump's children, stock buying spree in the spotlight

U.S. President Donald Trump gave CNBC an exclusive interview defending his children's business dealings, which have been heavily scrutinized by critics. Trump noted that almost anything his children do could be considered a conflict of interest, and they face unusually broad scrutiny due to presidential policies that touch nearly every part of the economy. "I tell my kids, 'stay away,'" Trump said. "But they also have a life. You know, they were doing business long before I ever thought of ... running for president."
Trump stated that there was "nothing illegal" or "wrong" with his crypto venture, after his 2025 financial disclosure report showed more than $580 million in crypto-related income, including about $515 million from Trump-linked World Liberty Financial token sales and $65 million from sales of equity in WLF's holding company.
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