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White House Defends Trump Against Conflict of Interest Allegations

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denies claims of personal profit as Trump prepares for Middle East trip linked to family business ventures.

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Overview

  • President Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE next week, where his family has ongoing real estate and cryptocurrency projects.
  • The Trump Organization, managed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., recently announced multi-billion-dollar developments in the Middle East, including luxury properties and golf resorts.
  • The administration faces scrutiny over the $TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial's stablecoin, USD1, which have reportedly generated significant profits for the Trump family.
  • The GENIUS Act, a legislative effort supported by Trump to legitimize stablecoins, failed in the Senate after reports revealed the family's financial stake in the crypto ventures.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt strongly denied allegations of conflicts of interest, asserting that Trump has lost money during his presidency and acts solely in the public's interest.