How did Trump make so much money in 2025? | Two Blocks from the White House
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U.S. President Donald Trump earned at least $2.2 billion US in his first year back in the White House in 2025. American historians say no previous sitting president has earned nearly as much, raising questions about the ethics of presidential profit. This week, Washington correspondents Paul Hunter and Willy Lowry join guest host Katie Nicholson to examine how Trump made money through cryptocurrency, how his earnings compare with those of past presidents and, ultimately, how much it matters to voters. This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/c1reMF PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/cha
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