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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


Eric Lipton, a New York Times reporter, has conducted investigations into Trump's financial activities and potential conflicts of interest during his second term. The investigations examine whether Trump's business interests have benefited from his presidency. Lipton's work on this subject has been recognized with a Pulitzer Prize.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5919997/how-trump-made-an-estimated-2-2-billion-during-the-first-year-of-his-second-term

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