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Trump Denies Managing Billion-Dollar Crypto Profits

Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he plays no active role in his financial dealings, attributing his reported $1 billion windfall to unnamed financial advisers rather than his own deliberate business decisions. Trump stated he does not “get involved” in his personal finances because he has “funds that run my money well,” even as his sons Don Jr. and Eric stood nearby during the remarks to reporters traveling to North Dakota.

Trump’s assertion contradicts his actual financial structure. Unlike presidents who typically place assets in blind trusts to avoid conflicts of interest, Trump never did so and maintains direct control over his business holdings alongside his children. Financial disclosures reveal the Trump family sold a 49% stake in his cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial to a UAE official for $500 million, demonstrating active family involvement in major business transactions.

Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings significantly exceed his traditional real estate income. Financial disclosures document over $1 billion in profits from two cryptocurrency businesses, substantially surpassing revenues from his property portfolio. The UFC will compensate fighters with stablecoins issued by World Liberty Financial, Trump’s cryptocurrency venture co-founded with his sons, illustrating the direct connection between his family’s crypto interests and his presidential actions.

Trump’s cryptocurrency profits are directly tied to his presidential actions and policy decisions. Since taking office, Trump reversed his previous tough stance on cryptocurrency regulation and actively promoted industry-friendly policies after receiving campaign contributions from crypto interests. This pattern demonstrates how Trump has leveraged his presidency to advance financial interests that allegedly operate without his involvement.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/trump-billions-stocks-financial-disclosures-crypto-b3006973.html)

Trump Flips Out at Gas Companies Over ‘Illegal’ Gouging

President Donald Trump demanded that gasoline retailers immediately slash prices to approximately $2.50 per gallon, accusing them of “totally illegal” price gouging in a Monday Truth Social post. Trump claimed that with crude oil around $68-70 per barrel, significantly lower than the $100+ levels following his Iran war, gas stations were not passing savings to consumers, and warned of “big problems ahead” if retailers did not comply.

The national average gas price stood at $3.86 per gallon as of Monday, down from peaks near $4.50 in recent months. The U.S. and Israel initiated military action against Iran in February, prompting Iran to effectively block the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of global oil transits; a tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is currently in effect. Trump previously claimed his administration was conducting a “big investigation” into pricing practices by major oil companies including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP.

Last week, Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner stated that a lag exists between crude oil price declines and retail pump prices, with reductions expected as market conditions normalize. Trump has repeatedly downplayed the impact of his military actions on energy costs, telling reporters in May that gas prices represented “peanuts” and assuring the public the situation would not persist long.

Trump’s current demand contradicts his prior messaging and mischaracterizes how energy markets function. By framing market dynamics as criminal behavior and threatening retailers with unspecified consequences, he attempts to leverage presidential power to dictate prices without acknowledging his own foreign policy decisions that disrupted global oil supplies and contributed to price volatility.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/trump-flips-out-at-gas-companies-over-totally-illegal-gouging-drop-your-price/)al oil supplies and contributed to price volatility.

Trump Touts Failed State Fair as Fantastic Despite Sparse Crowds

President Trump claimed on Truth Social that his Great American State Fair at the National Mall was a resounding success, asking followers whether they believed he had done a “fantastic job” building and operating the event. Trump contrasted his effort with former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, asserting they could not have accomplished the same feat.

The two-week event, which launched last Wednesday under Trump-aligned Freedom250 organization rather than the nonpartisan America250 group, has been marked by successive operational failures and sparse attendance. Multiple musicians canceled performances after discovering they had been misled about the event’s affiliation, and several Democratic-led states withdrew from staffing booths, objecting to MAGA-aligned messaging replacing the promised patriotic theme.

Trump claimed his kickoff speech drew 45,000 attendees and that America was “back” and “respected by everybody” under his leadership, yet video documentation contradicted the crowd size assertion. The next morning, a power failure destroyed food inventory in the event’s food hall facility, with ice cream melting in summer Washington heat.

Photographs and news reports reveal the fairgrounds remained largely empty throughout the weekend. The Associated Press captured musician Jason Hershey performing at a Christian worship space to only two visible attendees, while other images showed minimal visitor engagement with exhibits. NBC News reported actual attendance fell far short of Trump’s stated figures, with many Wednesday attendees coming solely to see the president speak.

The Washington Post documented that the Wednesday crowd “thinly covered an area about the length of the National Museum of American History,” smaller than typical summer outdoor movie screenings, further contradicting Trump’s characterization of the event’s scale and success.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-great-america-state-fair-crowds-post-b3005067.html)

Trump, 80, Wants to Run for President Again | The New Republic

At a Pennsylvania rally on June 23, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly floated running for a third presidential term, stating “Maybe we should run again” and “I’d like to do it,” despite the Constitution explicitly prohibiting more than two terms. Trump has repeatedly referenced third-term ambitions, previously stating he is “not joking” about the prospect, and has discussed the scenario with his lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who is writing a book exploring that outcome. The Trump Organization capitalizes on this messaging by selling “Trump 2028” hats for $55, up from $50 the previous year.

Trump’s claims about his military achievements and Iran’s capabilities directly contradict statements he made days earlier. At the same Pennsylvania rally, Trump declared that the U.S. had left Iran with “no Navy, no Air Force, no antiaircraft, no missile capability, no nuclear program,” and claimed Americans could “fly over Tehran just at will.” However, Iran maintains active naval units controlling the Strait of Hormuz, retains its nuclear energy program and development capacity, operates aging aircraft, and possesses substantial ballistic missile capabilities, according to New York Times reporting from May 2026. Trump himself acknowledged Iran’s missile arsenal at the G7 summit the previous week, stating other nations have missiles and questioning why he should disarm Iran while allowing Saudi Arabia to retain its arsenal.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, facing federal fraud and bribery charges in Brooklyn under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, met privately with Donald Trump Jr. in November 2024 in Ahmedabad, India. Seven months later, in May 2025, the Department of Justice abruptly dropped all charges against Adani, with prosecutors citing prosecutorial discretion in a brief filing. Trump Jr.’s spokesperson denied the meeting had “zero to do” with the DOJ’s decision, though the substance of their discussion remains undisclosed. The dismissal triggered an immediate market surge in Adani’s companies, temporarily elevating him to Asia’s wealthiest person.

Federal law enforcement deployed AI-powered surveillance towers at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in response to Trump’s unsubstantiated vandalism claims. Trump has alleged that vandals inflicted a progressively enlarging gash on the pool’s floor, expanding his claims from 250 feet on Saturday to 300 feet by Monday to 350 feet by Tuesday, yet has refused to provide photographs or evidence despite claiming the Interior Department possesses video documentation. CBS News inspectors found no evidence of any such damage, and Trump has directed over $16 million in renovations to the pool, which deteriorated again within days, now requiring additional drainage and repairs at unknown cost to taxpayers.

Trump has ordered the arrest of six individuals accused of vandalizing the pool, deploying sophisticated surveillance infrastructure including AI-powered audio alerts, strobes, and spotlights that automatically detect and deter alleged threats. The escalation at the memorial follows Trump’s contentious history with the landmark, including blaming vandalism and ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl for pool deterioration and self-congratulating the renovation project while concealing structural failures underlying its rapid decline.



(Source: https://newrepublic.com/post/212242/trump-80-third-term-president-pennsylvania-lehigh-valley?utm_campaign=SF_TNR&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRleASpSJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQasl5O59yGmesAb4GJZyNREQYGh2KBJBS2Rgp-wAMsFgdw_cmcIWqqCwul4_aem_Q1yHw0AWtEyNN97VXNycRA)elf-congratulating the renovation project while concealing structural failures underlying its rapid decline.

Trump Attacks Meloni Over Iran War Refusal, Invents Photo Claim

President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday, attacking her in a Truth Social post without naming her directly while simultaneously condemning NATO for failing to support his Iran military campaign. Trump claimed he had denied Meloni a photograph at the Group of Seven summit in France because Italy would not permit U.S. military use of its landing strips and runways, and added that Meloni sought to “be friends again in order to get her ‘numbers up.'”

Meloni directly rejected Trump’s characterization of events, calling his attacks “unprovoked” and “senseless.” She stated that her popularity rests on defending Italy’s national interests and that her country remains a sovereign nation whose military base agreements cannot be violated. Meloni emphasized that Trump’s attempts to control her political standing are not her concern, and countered by suggesting he focus on his own popularity instead.

Trump’s repeated false claims about Meloni begging for a photograph represent a continuation of his pattern of fabricating details to demean allied leaders. His invocation of Italy’s refusal to support military action against Iran contradicts his earlier demands that NATO members fund defense spending, revealing inconsistency in how he applies pressure to allied nations.

The deterioration of Trump’s relationship with Meloni marks a significant rupture with what was previously one of his closest European political relationships. Trump had publicly praised Meloni as a “beautiful young woman” during a speech last year, framing the comment as politically risky but worth the exposure. Trump has threatened withdrawal of U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, citing both nations’ refusal to participate in military action against Iran.

Trump’s broader assault on NATO reflects his demand that allied nations comply with military objectives he deems necessary, regardless of their own strategic assessments or international law. The feud with Meloni demonstrates his willingness to weaponize military presence and personal relationships as leverage against leaders who assert their nation’s sovereignty and independent judgment.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/not-good-trump-ramps-up-feud-with-italys-prime-minister-in-scorching-new-post/)

Trump Drops Pair of Bonkers Fan Polls on ICE and ‘Dumocrats’

President Donald Trump posted two fan polls on Truth Social on Saturday while his administration’s Iran agreement deteriorated, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in protest of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had arrived in Switzerland for ongoing Iran negotiations, yet Trump diverted attention to trivial social media exercises rather than managing the diplomatic crisis.

Trump’s first poll asked followers to choose between spelling “Dumocrat” or “Dumbocrat” as an insult directed at Democrats, framing the decision as a matter of “very important” strategic communication. His lengthy caption explained the technical differences between the two spellings, consuming presidential attention on a nomenclature preference while international negotiations faltered.

The second poll proposed renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “NICE” by adding the letter “N” for “National,” claiming this would “totally discombobulate” journalists and media outlets. Trump asserted ICE agents are “Great Patriots” and described the rebrand as a “much more prestigious name,” though he acknowledged that actual ICE agents themselves opposed the change, according to information relayed by Tom Homan.

Trump’s focus on recreational polling and rhetorical games with nomenclature directly coincided with Iran State media announcing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM issued a contradictory statement claiming the waterway remained open for merchant traffic. The simultaneous deterioration of Trump’s signature foreign policy achievement and his public fixation on trivial wordplay demonstrated the administration’s inability to maintain coherent diplomatic or strategic attention.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-drops-pair-of-bonkers-fan-polls-on-ice-and-dumocrats-as-iran-agreement-falls-apart/)strategic attention.

Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Algae

President Trump blamed “vandalism” and ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday, claiming unknown actors used chemicals to harm the newly installed surface after the $13.1 million renovation project deteriorated within days of completion. Trump alleged Karl was “sticking his hand into the Pool” and “trying to rip the rubber off of the surface,” while asserting the algae bloom affecting the pool—which was supposed to display “American flag blue” water—is “75 percent gone” and will be repaired by early the following week. Law enforcement is investigating the alleged damage as the project, which Trump self-congratulated for completing in one month instead of the originally projected timeline, continues to face persistent algae growth and visible surface deterioration.

Trump used a lengthy Truth Social post to tout his administration’s work “cleaning, renovated, and beautified” dozens of sites across Washington, D.C., while claiming the pool damage stemmed from “real problems with vandalism” rather than acknowledging the project’s structural or maintenance failures. The president framed the algae bloom and peeling material as external sabotage, deflecting from questions about why the multimillion-dollar renovation produced substandard results immediately after completion. Trump stated that damage is “limited” and law enforcement is investigating the alleged vandalism.

Former George W. Bush adviser Scott Jennings defended Trump’s vandalism claims during a CNN appearance, stating it is “absolutely true” that someone vandalized the grass surrounding the pool. Jennings characterized Trump’s critics as “broken brained” for allegedly vandalizing national monuments out of hatred for the president, and expressed hope that perpetrators would face jail time. Jennings praised Trump’s efforts to clean up the nation’s capital, endorsing the president’s framing of the pool’s problems as deliberate destruction rather than project defects.

Trump previously promoted the Lincoln pool renovation at an Oval Office event focused on executive orders, characterizing the historic structure—which has operated since 1922 and required only routine maintenance until his administration’s intervention—as “filthy” and “dirty” to justify the expensive overhaul. The project’s rapid deterioration and persistent algae bloom have drawn public scrutiny, yet Trump continues to attribute visible problems to external sabotage and media interference rather than project execution.



(Source: https://www.newsweek.com/trump-reflecting-pool-algae-vandalism-peeling-floor-12098491)

Trump Invents False G7 Photo Claim to Attack Ally Meloni

President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by repeating and expanding false claims about her conduct at the Group of Seven summit in France. Trump initially claimed Meloni “begged” him to take a photograph together, stating he “felt sorry for her,” before later telling NBC News she “was a big fan” but was unhelpful regarding the Strait of Hormuz and NATO commitments.

Meloni directly refuted Trump’s fabricated account in a social media video, declaring “Neither I nor Italy ever beg” and calling his statements “completely made up.” She expressed astonishment at Trump’s behavior toward an ally, noting this was not the first instance of such conduct and contrasting it with his lenient treatment of adversarial leaders, as she had previously done when rejecting his fabrications about the G7 encounter.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Trump’s remarks as serious and offensive to all of Italy, announcing he would cancel his scheduled U.S. visit for June 21 and 22 in response. The diplomatic breach underscored the damage Trump’s unfounded accusations inflicted on U.S.-Italian relations and NATO cohesion.

The conflict reflects a broader pattern in Trump’s approach to allies. Earlier this year, Meloni criticized Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV as unacceptable, prompting Trump to retaliate by claiming he was “shocked by her” and that he had been wrong about her courage, demonstrating his tendency to turn on supporters who fail to align with him completely.

Trump’s false narrative about Meloni at the G7 summit exemplifies his pattern of inventing interactions to demean political figures. His claims lacked credible basis yet were deployed to undermine a key European partner, revealing how he weaponizes unsubstantiated stories to manage personal grievances regardless of diplomatic consequences.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-meloni-feud-iran-g7-b2999448.html)

Trump Drops Stunning Quote on Letting Iran Have Missiles

At the G7 Summit in Evian-le-Bains, France on Wednesday, Trump defended allowing Iran to retain missile capability during a press conference closing the summit. Trump stated that missiles "hurt a little location, but they don't blow up the planet," dismissing concerns about Iranian conventional ballistic weapons as part of broader negotiations tied to a leaked 14-point Iran Memorandum of Understanding that includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

Trump's comments contradicted established nonproliferation policy by normalizing Iranian missile development. He argued that preventing Iran from possessing missiles while permitting Saudi Arabia to retain them would be inconsistent, claiming "it doesn't work that way," and positioned missile capability as inevitable given that other regional actors possess such weapons.

The statement represents Trump's continued pattern of claiming imminent Iran deal breakthroughs while simultaneously conceding major concessions to Iranian demands. Trump's acknowledgment that Iran would retain missiles—a core non-nuclear component of the disputed agreement—signals capitulation on a key security concern that regional allies and defense analysts have identified as destabilizing.

Trump framed the position through false equivalence, suggesting that allowing a state designated as a terrorism sponsor to develop missiles mirrors regional arms balancing. His dismissal of missile threats as affecting only "a little location" contradicts U.S. military assessments of Iranian ballistic capability and previous rhetoric in which Trump threatened Iran with unspecified consequences following military escalations tied to Iranian missile systems.

The remarks underscore Trump's willingness to abandon longstanding security positions to secure a deal that he has declared imminent repeatedly over recent months, prioritizing a negotiated agreement over substantive limits on Iranian weapons development.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-drops-stunning-quote-in-riff-on-letting-iran-have-missiles-they-hurt-a-little-location-but/)

Trump’s Ignores Russia And China Helped Iran, Thanks Them

Trump claimed to the New York Times that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin helped secure a peace deal with Iran, crediting both authoritarian leaders for their cooperation. Trump stated Xi “was a total gentleman” for not interfering with a U.S. blockade of the Strait, while praising Putin’s restraint in the conflict. The White House declined to clarify what Trump meant by their assistance, and neither the Chinese nor Russian embassies responded to requests for comment.

Trump’s praise for Russia and China directly contradicts documented intelligence showing both nations actively aided Iran during the war. The State Department imposed sanctions on companies for sending Chinese arms to Iran, and Russia provided Iran with intelligence on U.S. troop locations and movements using satellite imagery, enabling Iranian targeting of American forces. CNN reported in early March that Russia shared this military intelligence to help Iran locate U.S. troops for retaliation strikes.

The conflict resulted in 13 U.S. service members killed and approximately 370 injured, primarily from Iranian missile strikes on American military bases throughout the Middle East. New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong highlighted the contradiction, noting that Trump “didn’t mention” Russia’s intelligence aid to Iran or China’s weapon transfers to the regime. Wong documented that the State Department had imposed sanctions specifically for companies sending Chinese military equipment to Iran during the hostilities.

Trump initiated the call from the White House residence on his 80th birthday as family gathered for a celebratory dinner, where he framed the Iran conflict as having “remade the Middle East in America’s favor.” He characterized the deal as a success warranting praise for two authoritarian regimes, despite their documented military support for his stated adversary. The White House and State Department declined to provide substantive responses when pressed on Trump’s claims about Russian and Chinese assistance in brokering the agreement.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-thanks-russia-and-china-for-helping-with-iran-deal-ignores-they-helped-iran-target-us-troops/)The White House and State Department declined to provide substantive responses when pressed on Trump’s claims about Russian and Chinese assistance in brokering the agreement.

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