Some More News Some More News: All The Ways Trump Is Using The Presidency To Enrich Himself
13 snips
Nov 19, 2025 Explore the fascinating ways a former president leveraged his time in office for personal gain. Learn how his branding history opened doors to lucrative licensing ventures, extravagant events, and even cryptocurrency schemes. Discover the intertwining paths of foreign investors and policy changes, revealing potential ethical dilemmas. From luxurious watches to crypto coins, the discussion highlights a web of profits and influence, all while raising important legal questions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Overseas Licensing Creates Conflicts
- Trump continued licensing his name to foreign developments while serving as president, creating global revenue streams.
- Cody notes those deals make tens of millions and introduce clear conflicts with presidential duties.
Separate Public Office From Private Profits
- Avoid letting presidents maintain active profit-driven business ties while in office.
- Cody implies stricter enforcement of separation between official duties and private financial interests is necessary.
Two Competing Trump Stores
- Cody contrasts DonaldJTrump.com (campaign) with TrumpStore.com (for-profit) to show deliberate confusion.
- Financial disclosures revealed at least $27 million from MAGA merchandise flowing into Trump-linked entities.
