Trump's Bond Bonanza: A Presidential Investment Journey
Donald Trump, since his second term inauguration, has invested over $100 million in various bonds, sparking conflict of interest concerns. His holdings include corporate bonds and municipal issuances, potentially benefiting from policy shifts under his administration. His investments continue to accrue income to him, despite being placed in a trust.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly increased his financial portfolio since taking office, investing over $100 million in bonds. Disclosure forms reveal the former businessman turned politician made more than 600 financial purchases since beginning his second term.
Filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, these forms list a range of corporate bonds from major companies like Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, among others. Additionally, they include various state, municipal, and educational bonds, alongside other issuers. These holdings could potentially benefit from policy shifts under his administration.
Despite Trump's claims that his business interests are managed by a trust run by his children, questions arise over conflicts of interest, as his June disclosure reports indicate that profits from these ventures still accrue to him. The White House is yet to respond to inquiries on this matter.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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