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Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter said President Trump has substantial financial conflicts of interest related to cryptocurrency holdings. Painter stated that similar holdings would constitute a violation for other executive branch officials. Trump has disclosed cryptocurrency assets as part of his financial disclosures. The extent and nature of Trump's crypto holdings and any related business dealings were not specified in available reports.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5877487/trump-crypto-earnings-ethics
