Articles tagged: Personal Business

Trump's First 2024 Challenger Targets His Greatest Asset

"Trump, in all due deference, is a real estate builder of large buildings," Steve Laffey told Newsweek. "If we need to build some buildings, we'll call him."

Exiled Chinese tycoon with Trump ties charged in US

Guo Wengui conspired to cheat thousands of victims out of more than $US1 billion using “a series of complex fraudulent and fictitious businesses”.

Former President Donald Trump reports little income from his social media network, $1M from NFTs

The report filed with the Federal Election Commission is the first glimpse into Trump's finances since he left the White House and launched several new business ventures

Trump reports little income from Truth Social, $1M from NFTs

Former President Donald Trump says he’s not making much money from his social media network but estimates it is worth between $5 million and $25 million.

How much Donald Trump earns? US election commission reveals

Donald Trump reported he made more than $5 million in speaking fees

Elon Musk to start ‘TruthGPT’ AI platform

The billionaire says his new artificial intelligence platform, which has a similar name to Donald Trump’s Truth Social, will seek to understand the nature of the universe.

Donald Trump is worth billions - here's how the former president has spent his cash

The 45th president is worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes, and is the only billionaire to enter the White House. Take a look at his property empire.

Trump Media merger partner DWAC settles with SEC over fraud

The announcement came weeks after the SEC charged three Florida men with insider trading of DWAC stock.

Jeff Bezos reportedly buys $68 million home in Miami's "billionaire bunker." Tom Brady and Ivanka Trump will be his neighbors.

County records show the property previously sold for $1.4 million in 1982. The home has 9,300 square feet and a pool.

Donald Trump's Trading Cards Are Worth a Lot Less Than He Says

The former president said his NFTs were worth on average $1,300 in April, when their value had already slid under $650.

Trump Org. announces sale of New York City golf course

The Trump Organization said it sold its lease for a New York golf course with sweeping views of Manhattan to Bally’s Corporation, ending several years of controversy.

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

The decision clears the way for Judge Arthur Engoron to preside over a non-jury trial starting Monday in Manhattan in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil lawsuit.

Bankman-Fried explored paying Trump not to run for president, book excerpt says

Jailed former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former U.S. President Donald Trump to not run for re-election in 2020, according to an excerpt of a forthcoming book published on Sunday.

New York appeals court halts the process of breaking up Trump’s businesses but rejects stopping the trial

A New York appeals court judge on Friday rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the ongoing $250 million civil fraud trial, but temporarily halted the process of breaking up the former president’s businesses.

Why Did LIV Golf Pick Donald Trump-Owned Miami Fairways Over Jeddah for $50,000,000 Finale?

Why did LIV Golf move the Team Championship from Saudi Arabia back to Donald Trump's course? Let's look at the possible reason

The Trump 'haircut': yes, Deutsche Bank really used this term in reducing what Trump said he was worth

In planning for a possible default, Trump's favorite lender chopped down what Trump said he was worth by up to 75%, fraud-trial testimony revealed.

Trump Organization Considered Adding 'Presidential Premium'

A company executive testified that the "premium" would’ve padded the former president's net worth by nearly $145 million.

Your world in 10 minutes: Truce extension hopes

Families are reunited as a truce holds between Israel and Hamas. Both sides say they are potentially open to extending the ceasefire, allowing more hostages to be released. Elon Musk is in Israel amid antisemitism accusations on X. Former President Donald Trump says he would go further on immigration if re-elected. Plus, the migrants ditching their American dream for a new life in Mexico.

Home Depot billionaire to fund Trump even if former president is convicted

Republican mega-donor Bernie Marcus said on Tuesday he would likely still give money to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid if the former president was convicted of a crime - but the billionaire does not plan to be one of his biggest financial backers.

Trump’s voice is hawking ‘gold bars’ on YouTube. But is it really Trump?

Donald Trump has used his name and likeness to sell items including steaks, vodka, menswear, mattresses and even a “university.”More recently, he’s profited from Trump-themed nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, that take the form of digital trading cards.Now someone is taking a decidedly AI-centric approac...

Donald Trump Lost The Sydney Casino Bid 30-Years-Ago Due To His Mafia Connections

Law reports stated: “Atlantic City would be a dubious model for Sydney and in our judgment, the Trump mafia connections should exclude the Kern/Trump consortium."

Expert witnesses for Trump's defense billed almost $900,000 each for testifying on his behalf at fraud trial

One expert witness for Trump's defense said he was paid $877,500 by the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC.

White supremacist who dined with Trump calls for ‘death penalty’ for non-Christians

Last year Donald Trump dined with two anti-Semites, Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, at his Mar-a-Lago resort and residence, drawing massive outrage while revealing to many Americans for the first time who Fuentes is: a white supremacist, Christian nationalist, anti-LGBTQ, authoritarian extremist who su...

Colby Covington GUARANTEES win over Leon Edwards because Donald Trump is in attendance

Colby Covington believes Donald Trump being in attendance at UFC 296 all but assures his win over Leon Edwards.The divisive American takes on the Brit

Here’s what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial has offered fresh insight into the former president's finances, his dealings with lenders and his aspiration to be an NFL owner, among other matters.

The Trump Hotel turns blue

The hotel that for six years held Donald Trump’s name is now a favorite place for the Democratic elite.

After 40 witnesses and 43 days of testimony, here's what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial has offered fresh insight into the former president's finances, his dealings with lenders and his aspiration to be an NFL owner, among other matters.

Donald Trump says LIV Golf is headed back to his Doral course in April

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is getting another LIV Golf event at one of his courses.

Trump's million-dollar expert 'lost all credibility': Fraud trial judge says

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) - An expert witness paid nearly $1 million by Donald Trump to testify at his New York civil fraud trial "lost all credibility" by "doggedly" justifying the former U.S. president's business records, the judge overseeing the case said on Monday. Eli Bartov, a New York U...

Trump’s million dollar expert ‘lost all credibility,’ judge in NY civil fraud trial says

Eli Bartov, a New York University accounting professor, was paid nearly $1 million by Donald Trump to testify at his New York civil fraud trial

Trump’s tale of business genius could meet sorry end in New York fraud trial

The ex-Apprentice host projected an image of success but the outcome of the case could be a death blow to his companies

EXCLUSIVE-Trump's media deal partner nears $50 million financing -sources

DWAC had disclosed last month it was raising $50 million in convertible notes after cancelling a $1 billion private-investment-in-public-equity (PIPE) transaction. DWAC agreed to merge with TMTG in October 2021 but failed to complete the deal by a September 2022 deadline, as U.S. financial regulators scrutinized DWAC's disclosures to investors.

NYC home that appeared in 'Uncut Gems' lists for $14.99M

This Trump World Tower home, at 845 UN Plaza, comes with coffered ceilings and a fireplace -- but sadly not with Adam Sandler or Julia Fox as roommates.

'Nasty looking guy' - Donald Trump shouts out UFC star Sean Strickland during speech after funny staredown

Donald Trump appears to have a new favourite UFC fighter.Welterweight rivals Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington have been vying for affection from the

Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him

As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.

Here's how Trump could dump his NY empire to pay his $355M civil fraud ruling

Donald Trump's New York real estate empire could be sold off as he faces down a 30-day deadline to pay a $355 million civil fraud ruling from a Manhattan judge.

Here's a look inside Donald Trump's $355 million civil fraud verdict as an appeals fight looms

On the witness stand last year, Donald Trump proclaimed: “I have a lot of cash.”.

Cohen predicts Trump will have to liquidate assets after fraud verdict

“They’re gonna have to start liquidating assets,” Cohen said in an interview on MSNBC’s “Velshi” with anchor Ali Velshi, calling the legal fees that Trump owes in various lawsuits an “enormous amount of money he does not have.”

Trump launches sneaker line a day after judge’s order to pay nearly $355 million

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday launched a sneaker line, a day after he and his companies were ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.

Trump 'booed off the stage' while promoting his golden sneakers: reports

Donald Trump on Saturday was reportedly booed off stage while promoting his new golden sneakers at "Sneaker Con," an event in Philadelphia. The former president was ridiculed mercilessly by political experts and internet users for the controversial fundraising attempt, with President Joe Biden's ...

Trump launches sneaker line

Former President Donald Trump launched a line of sneakers ranging in price from $199 to $399.

Donald Trump Launches Website Selling $400 Sneakers but Claims It's 'Not Political'

Trump appeared at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday to announce the website.

Donald Trump GoFundMe Raises $84K of $355 Million Target in 24 Hours

New York Judge Engoron fined Trump $355 million on Friday after the former president was found liable of business fraud.

Crying Donald Trump Supporter Takes Stage During Sneaker Con Event

Trump brought a crying supporter on stage during a brief speech at a Sneaker Con event in Philadelphia on Saturday.

What does the New York civil fraud trial mean for Trump?

A New York judge on Friday spared the ex-president that worst case punishment as he ruled in a civil case alleging Trump fraudulently misrepresented financial...

Trump fans launch GoFundMe to raise $355M ex-prez owes after civil fraud trial

As Trump world scrambles to find a way to pay a massive civil fraud judgment, his fans have turned to online fundraising in a bid to pitch in.

Trump has been ordered to pay $355 million US. What happens if he doesn't?

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $355 million US in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth, a New York judge ruled on Friday. But does the former U.S. president have enough money to pay it off?

Judge in Trump N.Y. fraud case denies request to pause enforcement of $355M penalty

The judge in former President Donald Trump's New York civil fraud case has denied his lawyers' request to delay enforcement of the decision.

New York judge won’t delay enforcement of $355M penalties in Trump fraud case

A New York judge said Thursday he would not delay enforcement of the multimillion-dollar judgement in former President Trump’s civil fraud case. Trump’s legal team asked Judge Arthur Engoron to push back enforcement by 30 days in order to “protect” the defendants’ appellate rights and “ensure an orderly post judgment process.” “You have failed to…

New York’s Attorney-General says she’ll seize Trump’s property if he can’t pay civil fraud debt

Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s ability to pay his mounting legal debts is increasingly murky after back-to-back courtroom losses

Judge rejects Trump’s request to delay finalizing the $355 million civil fraud order

The judge overseeing the $355 million civil fraud case has denied Donald Trump’s request to delay the judgment for a month.

GoFundMe brushes off boycott calls over Trump fundraiser as fans try to help ex-prez foot legal bills

A fundraising campaign to defray the former president's civil fraud penalties had raised more than $965,000 as of Thursday afternoon

Trump legal news brief: Judge Engoron rejects Trump’s request to delay paying $355 million fraud judgment

Judge Arthur Engoron rejects a motion by former President Donald Trump that would have granted him a 30-day delay to begin repaying the massive $355 million financial fraud judgment against him.

Trump penalties in New York fraud case formally set at more than $454m

Judgment will continue to accrue interest if ex-president fails to pay after attorney general says she will seize assets if necessary

$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

The staggering civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump was finalized by a New York county clerk on Friday.

Real sneakerheads get why Donald Trump's gold shoes are a failure . . . and ugly, too

Op-ed: Real sneakerheads understand why Donald Trump's gold shoes are a failure . . . as well as ugly

Trump formally ordered to pay $454 million in New York fraud case

Attorney General Letitia James accused the defendants of illegally overstating the value of Trump's properties in order to inflate his net worth and obtain better loan and insurance terms. Engoron also banned Trump for three years from serving in a top role at any New York company, or seeking loans from banks registered in the state.

‘Forced to sell’: Trump loses bid to halt $699m fine

The former president said he would be forced to sell parts of his real estate empire to cover the hefty penalty issued by a New York judge earlier this month.

Jared Kushner's New Foreign Deals Spark 'Corruption' Accusation

Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, revealed new real estate plans in Albania and Serbia on Friday.

Donald Trump's Properties Are 'All Leveraged,' Michael Cohen Says

"I think we are going to see him lose everything, he's already lost his mind and most of his money," Cohen said.

Why no one will lend to cash-poor Trump

The Republican candidate’s financial difficulties pose risks for America as well as for himself.

Trump May Let James Seize Trump Tower Rather Than Pay $454M: Report

Trump May Let James Seize Trump Tower Rather Than Pay $454M: Report - New York City, NY - Donald Trump says it's impossible to pay a $454 million bond by Monday to appeal his civil fraud judgment. Prosecutors don't believe him.

New York attorney general could soon move to seize Trump’s property

Potential move could coincide with ex-president’s Monday deadline to find $454m bond needed to cover civil fraud judgment

Letitia James' Office Throws New Wrinkle in Trump's Plan

The New York attorney general's office fought back against Trump's attempt to avoid posting a bond in a judgment against him.

Letitia James doubts Trump is ‘truly unable’ to come up with $454M bond as deadline to pay up inches closer

The New York Attorney General's Office doubts that Donald Trump is "truly unable" to come up with $454 million bond in his civil fraud case.

Selloffs, seized assets and bankruptcy: Trump options narrow as bond deadline approaches

A key deadline for the $464 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump and his co-defendants is fast approaching, and it appears it's one he might not be able to meet.

“Panic mode” setting in after Trump was “counting on Chubb” to put up fraud bond: report

Trump “increasingly concerned about the optics" Monday's fraud bond deadline will create, CNN reports.

NY AG Letitia James shouldn't seize Trump's 40 Wall Street

If state Attorney General Letitia James seizes Donald Trump’s 40 Wall Street — his largest real estate asset by far — the worse damage would be to New York City.

Trump's social media company approved to go public

The greenlight arrives as the presumptive Republican nominee is facing his most costly legal battle to date: a $454 million judgment in a fraud lawsuit.

Trump's Truth Social is losing money and has scant sales. Yet it could trade at a $5 billion value.

Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social could soon trade on the stock market with the ticker DJT. Here's what to know.

Trump's social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions

Donald Trump is returning to the stock market. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the former president's media business in a Friday vote. It comes as the presumptive Republican nominee is facing a $454 million judgment in a fraud lawsuit. (AP Video: John Minchillo, Terry Chea, Erik Verduzco)

Truth Social: Trump's social media company approved to go public

Donald Trump is returning to the stock market, and the former president stands to reap a sizeable payout in the process.

Column: Trump's media company is going public, netting him billions. Why would anyone invest in it?

Truth Social is going public as a money-losing front for Donald Trump. Why would anyone invest in it?

Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn't want to use it to pay New York judgment

Donald Trump says he has almost a half-billion dollars in cash but would rather spend it on his presidential run than the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York.

Apple stock recovers, Trump's new company slips as markets stay in neutral

The best week of the year for markets so far ended with the Dow still shy of 40,000

Truth Social SPAC merger will mean $3 billion for Donald Trump

The cash infusion could come at a time when the former president really needs the money

Donald Trump is returning to the stock market, as his social media company is to go public

Trump has been using his platform ‘Truth Social’ as a megaphone for political messaging.

How Trump Property Seizures Will Impact New York's Real-Estate Industry

The seizure of Donald Trump's properties could inject some apprehension in the real-estate market, some experts say.

Trump struggles to pay $454M penalty in NY: Letters

NY Post readers discuss former President Donald Trump’s path forward in paying a $454 million penalty.

The last time a Trump company went public it didn't go well for investors

Donald Trump’s social media company could go public as soon as next week, paving the way for a potentially huge windfall for a former president who raked in tens of millions of dollars the last time one of his companies was listed on a stock exchange.

When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue

Donald Trump left the White House facing a cash crunch that threatened his business empire. But soon a new source stepped forward to provide a financial lifeline.

James Comer pushed to investigate Trump's media company for 'influence peddling'

Former President Donald Trump's now-public media company is facing mounting calls for investigation, as suspicions rise that it could be a vessel for people to peddle favor with the former president by investing in the business.According to The Guardian, "In a three-page letter on Thursday, the Demo...

'Um': Legal expert says Trump may have just violated SEC rules

Former President Donald Trump has hyped up Truth Social is "amazing" and "very solid." “All of the competitors to TRUTH SOCIAL, especially those in the Radical Left Democrats Party who are failing at every level, like to use their vaunted ‘disinformation machine’ to try and convince people, and i...

Trump Tower Owners Are Dropping Prices

Amid New York City's shifting real estate landscape, Trump Tower's price cuts highlight a broader market adjustment.

Trump to be deposed in dispute with media company co-founders

Trump Media, which owns Truth Social, was sued in February by Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss, two former contestants on Trump's reality TV show The Apprentice.

Trump isn’t doing anything new with his recent Truth Social windfall

The ex-president is now majority owner of an unpopular website worth billions – and the truth behind how that happened really isn’t all that impressive

Donald Trump's stake in Truth Social parent drops to $3B after shares continue to plummet

Shares of Donald Trump's media and technology firm fell as much as 12% on Monday, extending a selloff that has now reduced the value of his stake in the operator of Truth Social to $2.9 billion.

Trump Media stock erases all gains since it began trading as DJT shares fall again

Shares of Trump Media have erased all their gains since they began trading under the ticker DJT last month.

Trump Media stock plummets as expert warns of possible securities fraud: reports

Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social stock continued to circle the drain Monday as financial experts warned he may have broken the law trying to prop up the price. Trump Media shares lost 8 percent Monday after losing 12 percent Friday, according to an analysis from Boston's NPR station WBU...

Why no one cares Trump’s soaring media stock is actually a dud

The more an asset price is disconnected from its fundamentals, the more potential it has to go “to the moon”.

Trump Media stock takes a beating

Presented by TechNet — {beacon} Technology Technology   PRESENTED BY  The Big Story  Trump Media stock falls as downward slide continues Shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of former President Trump’s Truth Social platform, continued to fall at the start of the trading week Monday, dipping another 8 percent. © Yuki…

Melania Trump Net Worth 2024: What Is The Former First Lady Worth?

Discover Melania Trump's financial journey from her early modeling career to her entrepreneurial ventures and role as the former First Lady.

President Trump wants to launch a MAGA-fied Netflix rival

President Trump's media company is planning to launch a streaming service focused on documentaries, religious, and family-friendly titles.

Trump is not the only real estate mogul engaging in funny business, NYC

The Post's Cindy Adams is sure that former President Donald Trump is not alone in fudging the numbers for his real estate properties.

Trump said to have urgently asked biographer if mobster he insulted was 'still in jail'

Former President Donald Trump's partnership with the mob in his early days of business were legion, said biographer Tim O'Brien on MSNBC's "Deadline: White House" — but deep down, even as Trump looked up to crime bosses, he was very scared of them.This conversation came during an analysis of the for...

Trump awarded 36 million more Trump Media shares worth $1.6 billion after hitting price benchmarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has secured an additional $1.6 billion worth of shares in Trump Media, according to a regulatory filing this week.

17 worthless things Trump will give you for your money

Golden sneakers.Nonfungible tokens.Jingoistic Bibles.Much ado has been made about the baubles and bibelot a cash-strapped Donald Trump keeps peddling to MAGA-heads.But one can wear a Trump shoe, auction a Trumpy digital asset and ponder Matthew 19:24 and 1 Timothy 6:10 while reading the Lee Greenwoo...

Ex-Trump Controller Says Cohen Was Repaid From Personal Account

Donald Trump used a personal bank account to repay most of the money he owed to a former lawyer who bought the silence of adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, a former Trump Organization finance official told a New York court.

Financial executive convicted of insider trading in case over acquisition of Trump’s media company

Bruce Garelick was convicted of tipping others in 2021 to news that Digital World Acquisition Corp. was merging with Trump Media & Technology Group

Investor found guilty in Trump Media insider trading case

An investor in the shell company that merged with Trump Media was found guilty on Thursday of insider trading, according to federal prosecutors.

Trump may face £80m tax bill if he loses audit fight over Chicago tower - report

The report’s findings could put renewed focus on Mr Trump’s business career as the presumptive Republican nominee tries to regain the White House.

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic The Apprentice, says director

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic The Apprentice, says director

Trump Media, valued at $7 billion, booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales

Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.

Shaken and stirred: Trump’s golf course liquor licenses at risk after conviction

New Jersey attorney general looks into whether Trump is ineligible to hold licenses at three of his golf courses in state

Trump Media thinks Elon Musk's X could take users from Truth Social

Musk planned to make X a "common digital town square"

Trump's DJT stock continues NASDAQ tumble. What's behind the plummeting price?

Trump Media fell again after regulators cleared the way for investors to exercise warrants, potentially flooding the market with millions of shares.

'The Apprentice' nearing U.S. Deal Briarcliff for film Donald Trump

'The Apprentice' Moving Toward U.S. Deal With Briarcliff To Release Cannes Sensation On Donald Trump & Roy Cohn

Trump’s company is valued 'absurdly out of the realm of normal,' LinkedIn billionaire says

Reid Hoffman knows firsthand that fortunes can be made building a social media empire. But the LinkedIn co-founder is dumbfounded by the size of the social media fortune former President Donald Trump is sitting on.

Trump's Golf Club Liquor Licenses Under Review Amid Felony Convictions

New Jersey authorities have set a hearing for July 19 to review liquor licenses at two of Donald Trump's golf clubs following his May felony convictions in New York. The state is concerned about Trump's direct interest, despite the licenses being under his son, Donald Trump Jr.'s name.

New Jersey to hold hearing on 2 Trump golf course liquor licenses following felony convictions

The license for a third Trump-owned golf course, in Pine Hill, has been renewed by the municipality, the state said.

Trump Media And Technology Group Enters Into Two Key Agreements To Bolster Its Liquidity By $2.5 Billion And Acquire Key Assets For Its Upcoming CDN

Trump Media and Technology Group has entered into a $2.5 billion SEPA and an all-equity deal to acquire IP assets for its CDN.

JD Vance owes almost everything to Peter Thiel, a pro-Trump billionaire and "New Right" ideologue

Peter Thiel has been supporting JD Vance since before he entered politics

Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

Relations between the two broke down in the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election.

Mark Cuban ready to put cash on the line if Trump 'belly laughs' before election

In the years since Donald Trump has been in the political world, has he ever actually laughed? That's the question being asked by a potential Kamala Harris Vice Presidential nominee, and now by Mark Cuban. And the billionaire is willing to put money on it. The debate was started by Minnesota's D...

The ‘Trump Dump’ is back-and the stocks that he targets are crashing

A second Trump term would likely be very different from the corporate-friendly deregulatory agenda that largely defined his first.

Trump brags about new 'Crypto President' sneakers

Donald Trump touted a new range of branded sneakers Wednesday — and was immediately criticized on X.The shoes, which include the logo "Trump - Crypto President," had been debuted at a Bitcoin conference last weekend."Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was G...

How Donald Trump Put an End to ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Raquel Leviss’ Pageant Career

In an episode of the 10th season of "Vanderpump Rules" Raquel Leviss said, her career in the pageant had officially come to an end because of Trump.

Trump Media reports $16 million loss for quarter as revenue falls

Trump Media, the social media company whose majority shareholder is former President Donald Trump, on Friday reported a net loss of more than $16 million for the most recent financial quarter, mostly due to legal expenses, as well as consulting and licensing expenses.

Trump Media says its second-quarter revenue plunged 30% to under $900,000

Trump Media, the owner of Truth Social, has a market value of more than $5 billion despite shrinking sales and losses.

Trump plane diverted, lands safely on way to Montana rally

Trump's had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff.

Inside Elon Musk’s hands-on push to win 800,000 voters for Trump

The billionaire’s super PAC has had early stumbles as he tackles national politics in his trademark chaos-be-damned style.

Trump Flew to Campaign Events on Private Jet Formerly Owned by Jeffrey Epstein?

Trump used a Gulfstream jet to fly to a few campaign events in the Rockies in August 2024.

Donald Trump slammed for outrageous cost of a round at iconic Turnberry as fans say ‘no golf course is worth half that’

GOLF fans have hit out at Donald Trump for the outrageous cost of playing at his Turnberry golf course.The Scottish course is famed for hosting four O

Shares of Trump’s media firm near record low following his return to X

Owner of Truth Social app also hurt by weak quarterly results

Bibles, cryptocurrency, Truth Social and gold bars: A look at Donald Trump’s reported sources of income

The details come from documents filed by Trump as part of his Republican presidential bid that were released Thursday night

Millions in NFT to owing $500 mn in penalties: Trump's financial disclosure tells colourful story

Interestingly, the documents also reflected that in addition to Trump’s US real estate holdings, he has global financial interests, including registered trademarks in China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ukraine and Israel

Donald Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Trump’s remarks Saturday came as Democrats prepare for their four-day national convention that kicks off Monday in Chicago and will mark the party’s welcoming of Kamala Harris as their nominee

This is the worst thing that could have happened to Donald Trump

Trump looks like something he’s never been before, something that undercuts everything that has made him mesmerizing: he looks like he’s trying. Worse, he looks like he’s trying and it’s not working

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross dishes on Trump in new book

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross shares his recipes for success in business, and dishes on his time with Donald Trump, Richard Branson and John Lennon.

Column: Trump's Truth Social stock is circling the drain

Trump's Truth Social came into being as another of his schemes, and that's how it's proceeding. Since Biden exited the presidential race, the stock has been spiraling.

RFK Jr wants administration job in return for endorsing Trump, super PAC says

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr wants a deal with Donald Trump

Donald Trump Is Launching Some Kind Of Cryptocurrency Thing

But we have no idea what it actually is.

Trump announces The DeFiant Ones, a new cryptocurrency platform

There are few public details about the platform, which Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social, but Trump’s sons have suggested it will help unbanked people.

Trump will soon be free to tank his own stock

Trump owns about 59% of Trump Media, which is the parent company of his social media platform, Truth Social.

Melania Trump Apparently Plagiarised Book Cover for Her Memoir

As a result, Trump's memoir came under fire on the internet after she announced the pre-release of the book on X.

Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK

Trump campaign says it can play ABBA’s music because of blanket license from the performing rights organizations

Trump denies exploiting visit to US soldiers’ graves: ‘I don’t need publicity’

Ex-president hits back at Pennsylvania rally after US army rebuked him for turning Arlington ceremony into photo op

'Sketchy foreign business deals': Report exposes 'new links between Saudi and Trump'

Donald Trump has long been criticized for what some have called corrupt foreign practices involving money coming from foreign nations, but those issues are only growing deeper, according to a new report.Before, during, and after his presidency, Trump benefited from foreign deals that largely flew un...

The Apprentice film’s first clip portrays Trump under thumb of mentor Roy Cohn

The first clip of Donald Trump's biopic shows the former president being coached by lawyer Ray Cohn.

Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of a firm seeking assurance that it will be able to sell its minority stake in the parent company of former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform.

Peter Thiel Supports Trump, Backed Ethereum's Buterin: 5 Facts You Might Not Know About PayPal, Palantir Co-Founder

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL)and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR). Here’s a look at five things investors may be less familiar with when it comes to looking at the life of the ...

Donald Trump to return to Bay Area for Silicon Valley fundraiser

Trump will travel to Woodside on Friday.

Donald Trump to Promote Crypto Platform Ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump will speak on cryptocurrency and the launch of World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform managed by his sons. His remarks, scheduled shortly before Election Day, raise concerns about blending political goals with business interests.

Trump Media stock jumps after former president says he won't sell shares when lockup expires

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. jumped Friday after former President Donald Trump said he won't sell shares of the social media company.

Trump lashes out at Nasdaq over routine trading halt of Truth Social

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at the Nasdaq over a routine trading halt in shares of his social media company and even threatened to move the listing to the New York Stock Exchange.

What we know about the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of what appears to be an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is what we know.

Sheriff describes moment man taken into custody after 'attempted assassination' of Trump - video

Palm Beach county sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a man was taken into custody after an apparent attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump at his Florida golf course

Trump safe, suspect arrested after assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe after what the FBI has said appeared to be an assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

DJT stock: Donald Trump’s stock falls near all-time low

Donald Trump claims he’s not selling Trump Media stock, but these investors are.

Trump becomes first president to pay in Bitcoin

Former President Donald Trump made history as the first US president to ever pay in Bitcoin at PubKey, a NYC Bitcoin bar.

Sebastian Stan gained ‘a lot of weight’ to play Donald Trump in The Apprentice

Stan went on to say that he had researched his character in detail, including how he was paying tax in 1983.

Donald Trump said he would not sell his Truth Social stock. But he technically can starting Thursday.

Trump maintains a roughly 60% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "DJT."

Inside Trump and Vance's 'buddy level' relationship

Despite digressions involving cats and a hiccup on abortion policy, Donald Trump has grown close to JD Vance, talking with him almost every day and cheering on his frequent TV appearances.

Is Donald Trump sending the IAG share price lower?

The IAG share price could be one to watch if talks of insurance premiums and cost of living turn political. Let's dive in and see.

'It's going to cost you the presidency': Trump fans enraged by his latest action

Donald Trump over the weekend boasted about meeting his foreign leader "friends" at Mar-a-Lago, but the ex-president's supporters didn't take it very well. Trump took to his own social media network, Truth Social, on Sunday to thank multiple Middle Eastern leaders for meeting with him. "It was...

Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination

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Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches

He's sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches.

DJT stock: Trump Media co-founder dumps about $100 million worth of stock

A major Trump Media shareholder and former contestant on “The Apprentice” has unloaded almost his entire stake in former President Donald Trump’s social media company. Although the stock price has been volatile, that stake is worth roughly $100 million at current prices.

The Awkward Tale of How Donald Trump Got His Hands on Salma Hayek’s Phone Number

"He befriended my boyfriend and invited him to dinner,” Salma Hayek said about former president Donald Trump.

'They're leaving': Observers erupt as people depart Trump's rally while he's still talking

As Donald Trump was still speaking during his rally on Saturday, multiple people placed directly behind the former president started heading out. Trump was speaking to supporters in Erie, Pennsylvania, where earlier in the event he admitted that some people were "falling asleep" at one of his ra...

Trump’s crypto platform is open, but not to most Americans

World Liberty Financial, the mysterious crypto platform backed by Trump and his sons, opened the know-your-customer process to accredited investors and non-US persons.

Trump-endorsed Bibles meet requirements laid out for Oklahoma schools

Oklahoma is soliciting bids for Bible suppliers to provide their wares for the state’s education department – and the specific requirements fit Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon has endorsed him

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.

In the Line of Fire: Trump's Unyielding Campaign

Donald Trump, returning to rural Pennsylvania before the election, revisits a significant campaign site where he survived an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk, Trump rallies supporters, credits a firefighter hero, and addresses security concerns. His campaign emphasizes resilience and the importance of the battleground state's voter turnout.

Donald Trump didn't want The Apprentice released before the US election. It's coming to cinemas this week

The Apprentice tells the story of Donald Trump and late mentor Roy Cohn as the former US president climbed to the top of the real estate ladder in 1980s New York City.

Elon Musk to Tucker Carlson on his Trump support: ‘If he loses, I’m f***ed’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk admits that he's risking a lot in his support for former President Donald Trump and said that he is "f----d" if the Republican nominee does not win.

Where To Watch The Apprentice: Showtimes & Streaming Status

2024's Donald Trump biographical drama, The Apprentice, is out soon. Here's everything we know about where and when you can watch the divisive movie.

‘The Apprentice’ star Sebastian Stan reveals what he relied on to play a young Donald Trump: ‘Instinct is everything’

Sebastian Stan has played a wide array of characters thus far in his career, but perhaps the showiest of them all comes this weekend, when his portrayal of a young and upwardly mobile Donald Trump is showcased in the new film “The Apprentice.”

Trump, the biopic - Sebastian Stan & Jeremy Strong talk to Arena

The Apprentice is a movie that has taken some time to find an American distributor.

Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes St. Cloud nearly $209,000 for services related to a July rally, officials from the central Minnesota city say.

New Trump movie shows the power of wearing an expensive-looking suit

The Apprentice’s costume designer tells how the film’s clothes tell the story of Donald Trump’s rise and lawyer Roy Cohn’s descent.

Leonard Cohen estate ‘sues Donald Trump for using Hallelujah cover’

Singer Rufus Wainwright, whose version of the song was used, also issued a statement objecting to its use.

Elon Musk donates $75m to help Trump campaign

The tech tycoon - who appeared on stage with Donald Trump earlier this month - has described the US presidential election as a "must-win situation" for the Republican Party.

Monsters, skeletons are a perfect wine pairing for South River business

One pumpkin is an American who has fled to Canada to escape a potential Trump presidency

Trump is Selling 'Swiss-Made' Watches For $100,000 - Apparently, It's From a Wyoming Mall

Republican candidate Donald Trump has been actively working on expanding his merchandise range recently.

Trump merch store in Connecticut vandalized

Store manager Ken Krajewski said the "urine manure spray" was also used inside the building by the alleged vandalizers early Monday morning.

Political Showdowns and Celebrity Campaigns: A Glimpse into US Politics

The summary explores several topics, including Elon Musk's illegal work stint in the 1990s, Donald Trump's gains with Hispanic men in polls, and Kamala Harris' campaign with celebrities like Beyoncé. It also covers Iranian hackers selling Trump emails, an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's burgers, and the impact of Biden's climate law.

Jeff Bezos faces backlash over top executives' meeting with Trump on the day of Post's non-endorsement

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos received major backlash after reports emerged that his company Blue Origin's top executives met Trump in Texas on the day Washington Post refused to endorse any presidential candidates

Bets by short-sellers against Truth Social could lead to massive losses as Trump stock soars

The stage is being set for the "Mother of All Short Squeezes" -- meaning possibly massive losses for a certain group of investors who wagered against Donald Trump's social-media company, On The Money has learned.

Donald Trump Praised Hitler And Said He 'Did Some Good Things,' Reveals Ex-Aide John Kelly

“I could never understand why he was that way,” John Kelly said while speaking about Donald Trump’s remarks.

Trump's social media company is now worth more than Musk's X

Donald Trump’s Truth Social is now worth more than Elon Musk’s X. That's thanks to a recent run-up in the shares of the parent company of the former president’s social media platform.

Truth Social parent Trump Media now worth more than Musk's X

Trump Media & Technology Group is now valued at over $10 billion after its shares more than quadrupled since late September.

RFK Jr. says Trump 'assured me' of role in White House

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sunday former President Trump assured him that he would get a role in the White House if the GOP ticket wins on Tuesday.

Here's how my 'Trump trade' is doing

I bet the stock price of Donald Trump's media company woudl drop. So far I'm in the money.

DBS stock jumps on $3b share buyback plan, record $3.03b quarterly profit

The bank sees upside to its 2025 profit as Donald Trump takes office as US president. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jeff Bezos is clearly jealous of Elon Musk's relationship with Trump

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has tweeted just two times this year, as of this writing. Both times, it was to praise President Trump.

Trump wins latest: Trump 'hasn't signed ethics agreement required for office', as president-elect to meet Biden

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday next week, according to the White House's press secretary. Elsewhere, reports have emerged that the president-elect is yet to sign required ethics agreements.

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies.

The billionaires in charge of Trump’s White House

His first term was heavily reliant on the party establishment. The inner circle now includes billionaires and is in tune with the ideas of the new right.

Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump

Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group’s spending, funding an effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections.

Morgan Stanley fund manager picks 3 stocks to buy following Trump's win

Donald Trump's election win has sent shock waves through the stock market and left investors scrambling to work out which sectors — and stocks — are set to benefit.

Trump chooses Steve Witkoff as Middle East special envoy

President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous,” he said of the Witkoff Group…

Coleen Rooney reveals remark Trump made about her at White House meeting

Rooney recalled meeting the US president-elect with her former England captain husband Wayne when their family was living in the US.

Tesla stock: Buy, sell, or hold?

Elon Musk's ties to President-elect Donald Trump could help Tesla navigate autonomous technology regulations.

How Much Did Trump Spend on Hair Transplants? Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Reveals The Astonishing Amount

Trump claimed $70,000 tax deductions for hair care expenses while filming his hit reality show 'The Apprentice'.

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire online payments entrepreneur and the first private astronaut to

Did Melania Trump Have an Affair With a Trump Tower Employee? Here’s What We Know

A former 'The Apprentice' staff alleged, “Melania didn’t live with him [Donald] in Trump Tower either, she lived with her boyfriend.”

UPDATE 2-Trump's NASA pick may pause his private SpaceX astronaut trips

"It may wind up on hold for a little bit." Isaacman, a private astronaut and billionaire founder of payment processing company Shift4 Payments, owns the Polaris program, a series of private missions to space on SpaceX vehicles that have made him a key customer and associate of Musk.

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president.

Donald Trump 'eyes deal' for Waldorf Astoria DC hotel

President-elect Donald Trump is weighing a bid to save the failing Waldorf-Astoria hotel in Washington, DC – and rebrand it once more as a Trump International Hotel, The Post has learned.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to meet with Trump on Friday

Apple CEO Tim Cook will meet Donald Trump on Friday night at the U.S. president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Business leaders have attempted to establish a positive rapport with Trump since his election win in November. Meta Platforms and Amazon have each donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund.

TikTok CEO meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Trump in Florida on Monday, becoming the latest tech leader to hold talks with the incoming president ahead of Inauguration Day. Trump and Chew met on Monday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The meeting…

Trump to meet Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos: Report

Sarandos has traditionally backed Democratic Party candidates, making donations to support President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson seeks philanthropic role in prez-elect's admin: sources

Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson is eyeing a cushy philanthropic role in the incoming Trump administration, sources at Mar-a-Lago told The Post.

Trump Nominates Tilman Fertitta as Ambassador to Italy

Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Tilman Fertitta, billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets, as his administration's ambassador to Italy. Fertitta, a successful businessman and philanthropist, chairs Landry's, a large enterprise managing restaurants, hotels, and casinos across the United States.

'Fatten his wallet': Trump biographer dishes on president elect's longtime 'aching thirst'

Donald Trump has an "aching thirst to monetize the presidency," according to the president elect's own biographer.Tim O'Brien, who spent massive amounts of time with Trump before writing TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald, appeared on MSNBC on Saturday to discuss Trump's recent transition move...

Elon Musk living in $2K per night Mar-a-Lago cottage: report

Elon Musk is living in $2K per night Mar-a-Lago cottage with quick access to President-elect Donald Trump, on whom he spent millions to put in office.

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel, Elon Musk blames fireworks

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a Cybertruck electric pickup explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas was caused by fireworks.

1 dead after Tesla truck catches fire and explodes at Trump hotel

One person died and seven others were injured when a Tesla Cybertruck that appeared to be carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.

Mark Cuban spills about 'penultimate global power war' between billionaires

Billionaire Mark Cuban on Saturday explained why he thinks fellow mega-rich Americans are kissing Donald Trump's proverbial ring. Cuban, who has found himself in Trump's crosshairs in the past, took to social media over the weekend to give his insider perspective on why people like Elon Musk and...

Elon Musk’s apparent influence over Trump is drawing conflict-of-interest accusations

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s corporate empire is heavily dependent on government money and favourable regulations

Kevin O’Leary met with Trump about his plans to buy TikTok

"This is a bipartisan situation — we have to work initially with Biden, and then midday, Trump will be the person who will have to close the deal," O'Leary said.

The Trump Organization's foreign deals pledge leaves some wiggle room

Unlike in 2017, Trump's company is not agreeing to a blanket stop on new foreign business transactions.

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump came to Las Vegas on Saturday to crow about his campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips, signaling to allies in Congress the importance of the policy but stopping well short of offering details for making the slogan a reality.

Investors betting on the Trump trade may be missing some real risks

Wall Street investors, spurred on by Trump's pro-business agenda, could be ignoring real risks posed by the president.

Elon Musk says has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operations

Elon Musk, the world's richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok's

Tiger plays a round with Trump in latest clue that end to golf war is drawing near

Tiger and son spotted on-course with Trump in fresh hint over golf war’s end

No 10 will think this US trip could not have gone better

There seemed to be a genuine rapport between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, who seemed amenable to the UK prime minister even though they are so different.

Inside Donald Trump's four-bed Doonbeg cottage with 24-hour security & hidden features as house hits market for €975k

A COTTAGE at the Doonbeg golf resort owned by US President Donald Trump has hit the Irish market with a €975,000 asking price.The exquisite property

Law firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of a prominent law firm who cut a deal with President Donald Trump last week to avert the consequences of a White House executive order

Trump's crypto empire set to expand with new stablecoin and investment fund offerings

President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is expanding with the recent announcements of a new dollar-backed stablecoin and investment funds for digital assets.

Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of ‘global day of action’

The events – expected in Ottawa, Saskatoon, and other cities – are the latest demonstrations by those who object to the role Elon Musk has played in the Trump administration

Showrooms swarmed by anti-Musk demonstrators

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man.

Inside Clive Palmer’s one-man war on ASIC

Clive Palmer and Donald Trump both believe they’ve been the targets of unfair lawsuits by regulators, and both aim to get even.

Man and woman arrested over damage to Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course

Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse at the 800-acre resort and damage was also caused to the greens last month.

$TRUMP meme coin buyers spent more than $140 million to get dinner invite with Trump, data shows

The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.

Trump's Middle East tour showed the 'art of the deal' at its best and worst

Donald Trump's latest trip to the Middle East has revealed the US president's agenda for this often-troubled region.

Trump crypto firm quiet on Shehbaz talks, CEO of partner talks of Pakistan image makeover

WLFI names Trump as ‘chief crypto advocate’, sons, grandson as envoys.

The Trump Organization has expanded globally since the 2024 election. See where.

The company and its partners have announced 12 overseas deals, greatly exceeding those made during the entirety of the first Trump administration.

Trump’s crypto firms spar with each other over rogue wallet announcement

Latest spat appears to stem from fight between president’s sons and Bill Zanker, longtime Trump business partner

For Trump and Musk, breaking up wasn’t all that hard

Washington’s two most powerful men couldn’t live up to Neil Sedaka’s famous song

'Now I know why Elon doesn't like me so much': Trump takes another swipe at Musk

At a bill signing event at the White House, Trump invoked his high-profile former aide, saying "Now I know why Elon doesn't like me so much."

Democrats slam military parade as Trump's multimillion-dollar 'birthday party'

As Washington prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, lawmakers are speaking out on what could be an astronomical cost for the parade.

What Trump Missed at the Kennedy Center

The president may love Les Mis—but he completely misunderstands it.

A Bunch Of Drag Queens Got The Opposite Reaction To Trump At The Kennedy Center

"America has no King, just Queens."View Entire Post ›

Trump’s Crypto Is Crushing MAGA’s Pocketbook

The meme coin launched by the President-elect on January 18, just two days before his return to the White House, has lost more than half its value in less than five months.

The Real Problem with Trump’s Parade

The military may start to see itself differently.

Trump Raked in $57.3 Million From Crypto Venture, Per White House Financial Disclosures

President Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, generated him more than $57 million, according to federal financial disclosure forms.

Trump Made $3.4 Million From Books Consisting Mostly Of Other People’s Work, New Filing Shows

The former president’s post-White House books include public photos, private letters and captions, sold for up to $999 apiece.

Trump’s Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President

Three dozen horses, 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 soldiers, and millions of taxpayer dollars later, and Donald Trump’s military birthday parade was still a flop at best.  A crowd that was well under the administration’s projected 200,000 peppered the National Mall …

Your next phone could run on Trump Mobile

Donald Trump might be planning to launch a mobile network and a Trump-branded phone. DTTM Operations LLC, the company Trump uses to manage his trademarks, has applied to use both “Trump” and “T1” for telecoms, mobile accessories, and even phones themselves. T…

Justin Sun takes crypto company public — reportedly with help from Eric Trump

Last year, Justin Sun was facing a federal investigation into his crypto empire, to the point that he avoided entering the US. Now, his company is going to be publicly listed on the American stock markets – and reportedly with the assistance of Eric Trump. Tr…

New AirPods Pro 3 Coming in 2025? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Heart rate sensors? A touch screen case? Here's what might be coming to Apple's new noise-canceling earbuds later this year. Plus, there's one key feature I'd like to see.

Trump Organization announces mobile plan, which will offer a gold-colored phone that costs $499

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump announced that the president's company is getting into the mobile business and will make smartphones too.

The Trump family just got into the phone business. Here's what we know about how the president makes money

Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure shows he made more than $600 million last year.

What to Know About Trump Mobile, the New Phone Service Announced by the Trump Organization

The Trump Organization has announced the launch of a new “all-American” cellular service that will carry the President’s name.

Trump’s New Cash Grab Is a Gold iPhone Lookalike That’s Worse Than Any Budget Android

When conflict of interest calls, Trump answers.

Your Next Instant Pot Might Be Made by Donald Trump

America has become a parody of itself.

A Month After Trump Threatened Apple And Samsung With 25% Tariffs, The Trump Organization Has Launched Their Own $499 "Trump Mobile" Smartphones

As if the MAGA hats weren't bad enough, a shiny new bombshell has entered the villa.View Entire Post ›

Trump Mobile will take on iPhone 17 in September with a made-in-US gold smartphone

The Trump Organization has launched Trump Mobile and plans to release the T1, a questionable "Made in USA" smartphone just in time to try to take on Apple's iPhone 17.Trump takes on Cook with the T1Marking ten years after the launch of President Donald Trump'…

Trump wants to put his name on your phone now

US President Donald Trump might be planning to start a mobile carrier to compete with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.

Trump enters smartphone market with exactly the gaudy golden phone you’d imagine

The Trump Organization has officially announced a new mobile service called T1 Mobile and a new phone called the T1 Phone.

‘Rick and Morty’ Just Hilariously Called Out Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav By Name

The most meta burn from ‘The Last Temptation of Jerry’ was directed at the animation Antichrist

Trump Mobile’s $499 Gold Smartphone Has Hard-to-Believe Specs

The Trump family announced a new cellular company, Trump Mobile. Alongside the new cell service company, Trump Mobile unveiled its first smartphone, a $500 gilded handheld that makes some strange, unrealistic promises. [Read More]

The Trump family is launching a mobile service — and a $499 gold phone

Trump Mobile will offer a wireless plan and a gold, Trump-branded Android smartphone under a licensing deal.

Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers

Phone and service plan are the latest offerings from Trump-related brands since US President Donald Trump took office.

The Trump family's licensing

The Trump family just made a call on its next big business — Trump Mobile— a Trump-branded mobile phone service and smartphone.

Trump family unveils Trump Mobile with a flashy $500 gold smartphone

Donald Trump's sons unveiled a new Trump Mobile service on Monday. Among the new offerings will be a $500 gold-colored smartphone.

Trump Mobile — The President Launches a Mobile Carrier and a $500 ‘T1’ Android Phone

President Trump and his family are getting into the wireless business, in partnership with the three major U.S. carriers.

The Trump Phone Isn’t Just a Bad Deal, It’s a Full-On Privacy Nightmare

Would you trust Eric Trump with the keys to your browsing history?

5 Android phones you should buy instead of Trump’s T1 Phone

The Trump phone is real, and it's ... something. Before spending $499 on it, here are five other phones you should buy instead.

The Trump Org Sort Of Launches A New Half-Assed Wireless Phone Company, Trump Mobile

Never one to miss an opportunity to exploit the presidency for a quick and tacky buck, the Trump administration is getting into the cell phone business. Well, sort of: the Trump administration is launching a lazy new MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) tha…

Trump Has Been Privately Trash Talking Gov. Walz In Response to Minnesota Assassinations

President Donald Trump has been privately trashing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, while refusing to call him after Minnesota political assassination.

President Trump Announces Special Change To White House

President Donald Trump has officially made changes to the White House grounds. Well before Trump assumed office in 2017, presidents always had their say on...

Peter Thiel-Backed ‘Enhanced Olympics’ Is Elaborate Supplement-Selling Scheme: Report

It's a shit show on steroids.

Rod Stewart Is No Longer Friends With His Old Neighbor Donald Trump

The musician said he liked that the president was always "a bit of a man's man," but added that Trump "didn’t, as far as I’m concerned, treat women very well"

Photos show Trump's been an iPhone guy for a while now

Photographers have snapped intimate looks at Donald Trump's iPhone, including photos of his lockscreen — which featured an image of himself.

'Any illegal immigrants?' Trump questions workers installing White House flagpoles

The president's comments came after workers erected two 88-foot-tall flagpoles, one on the north lawn and one on the south lawn, at the White House on Wednesday.

The Rise And Fall of DOGE

Without Elon Musk, what is the Department of Government Efficiency going to do?

Top takeaways from BI's conversations with real-estate investors

Real-estate investing doesn't come easy … or cheap. Lucky for you, BI has written extensively about people who have set up real-estate empires.

I grew up in Asia and considered getting my MBA in the US last year. I'm glad I changed my mind.

When he started considering business schools, his family and friends assumed he would opt for the US.

MiB: Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock

This week, I speak with Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock. Previously, he was Head of U.S. iShares Fixed Income Strategy and a member of BlackRock’s Systematic Fixed Income Product Strategy Team. We discuss uncertainty in markets, the im…

Trump Just Expanded His Tawdry Empire of Scams

In the end, I was only on hold with the Trump Mobile customer service line for about 13 minutes. I’d been offered the opportunity to simply leave a number for an agent to call me back, due to “unprecedented demand,” but my extreme reluctance to give anyone af…

The Trump Family Is Quietly Building a Crypto Empire

The Trump family is building a crypto empire that puts their profits on a collision course with the presidency.

Trump Mobile promise telehealth and roadside perks, but is it worth the cost?

Trump Mobile is a new mobile service that leverages the current President's name but is there more to this service than just gimmicks?

Trump launches carrier and T1 Phone, Phone (3) gets 7 yr support, Week 25 in review

The Trump Organization, run by US President Donald Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric while he's in office, announced this week that it's going to offer wireless service in the US, branded Trump Mobile. It will be an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), usin…

Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space

Isaacman wants to partner with academic institutions to launch robotic missions to space.

Trump Media Has a Bold Plan to Regain Confidence

With its stock down almost 48% this year, the company behind Truth Social is authorizing a massive $400 million share repurchase.

Donald Trump Completely Destroyed The White House Rose Garden, And These Before-And-After Photos Are Unthinkable

President Donald Trump has vowed to pave over the grass...

Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding Draws A-Listers, Huge Biz Power Players

The pull-out-all-the-stops wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy, is imminent ... and TMZ has learned more names of the stars, industry titans and well-connected entrepreneurs who'll be front and center. Among the power players…

Stephen Miller Owns Stock in Notorious ICE Collaborator Palantir

Miller wants to purge the U.S. of immigrants.

WATCH: Landscaper throws house party while homeowners are away

Michael Brown, accused of throwing an illegal house party at a mansion, claims he did not break the law but acknowledged he might have broken some rules set by the property owners.

The Tyranny of ‘Big Balls’ Has Come to an End

The 19-year-old dipshit is moving on from DOGE work.

Trump Mobile drops false 'made in America' promise

The T1 "Trump" Phone won't launch in time to fight the iPhone 17 release, and more than a week after debut, claims of the device being made in America have been scrubbed from the website.Photoshop of what the T1 Phone might look like. Image source: Trump Mobi…

The 'No Space for Bezos' Movement Is the Only Good Thing About the Bezos Wedding

For the past week, a group of Venetians has made Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez's impending nuptials a little more difficult.

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone

A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its "Made in America" T1 Phone.

How does President Trump make his money? Real estate, hospitality and his name

President Trump's financial disclosure shows more than $630 million in income from 2024 including tens of millions from cryptocurrency and Trump-branded products touted on the campaign trail.

Trump Mobile Removes ‘Made in the USA’ Claim for $499 T1 Smartphone

The Trump Organization has removed a claim that its newly announced T1 smartphone would be made in America, following doubts about whether the $499 gold device could be manufactured in the U.S. at that price. [Read More]

Trump Claims He Built Crypto—Just as His Family Cashes In

The U.S. president now says he made crypto great again, just as his family stands to benefit from a booming digital empire.

Peter Thiel on Whether He’s Ushering in the Antichrist: Um, Uhh, Buh, Um Uhh, th th, Uhhhh

The billionaire seemed unprepared to answer the question.

From podcasts to fatherhood, here's how CEOs are using AI

Tech CEOs are obsessed with AI. Microsoft's Satya Nadella uses it for podcast-listening, and OpenAI's Sam Altman consults it for fatherhood advice.

Trump Mobile Math Doesn't Add Up: We Found Better Phone Plan Deals

The $47.45 price is clever, but not a great deal. Here are three cheaper options you can use now.

The year of the European Union Linux desktop may finally arrive

True digital sovereignty begins at the desktop Opinion Microsoft, tactically admitting it has failed at talking all the Windows 10 PC users into moving to Windows 11 after all, is – sort of, kind of – extending Windows 10 support for another year.…

Promises The ‘Trump Phone’ Would Be ‘Made In USA’ Lasted 1/100th Of A Scaramucci

Last week we noted how the Trump administration had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. Even calling it a phone company is generous: It’s basically a licensing agreement and a lazy coat of paint on another, half-assed MVNO effort (Patriot Mobile), …

A 2022 Book Claimed That Anna Wintour Could Have Left ‘Vogue’ to Become An Ambassador if Hillary Clinton Won the Election

After four decades, Anna Wintour is stepping down from her position at Vogue. Learn more about her life and career in Anna: The Biography. Buy now

I'm a drag queen in NYC whose bookings for Pride Month have plummeted this year. I'm trying to work smarter, not harder.

Drag queen Brita Filter, 39, says she's never had this much downtime in June during Pride month, with corporate bookings drying up.

5 carriers you should sign up for instead of Trump Mobile

Trump Mobile's 47 Plan offers unlimited calls, text, and data for $47.45 per month. Don't sign up for it; join one of these carriers instead.

Trump's NJ golf courses can sell liquor for 6 more months, but he can't pocket the cash just yet

Trump is barred from pocketing liquor-sale proceeds from his Bedminster and Colts Neck golf clubs. It's a ban one legal expert called "peculiar."

Trump's latest business venture: A fragrance he says is 'all about winning'

President Trump has announced a new addition to his personal line of merchandise: "Trump Fragrances," Trump-branded perfume and cologne that costs $249.

Jenny Hval Cancels 2025 North American Tour Dates

The Norwegian artist was set to perform in major cities across the United States and Canada this September

Trump might ‘take a look’ at possible Elon Musk deportation

Donald Trump said he would 'take a look’ at the possibility of Elon Musk being deported.

Paramount agrees to pay Trump $16 million, clearing way for multibillion-dollar merger

Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against its subsidiary CBS, clearing a path for the administration to approve the media giant’s multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance Media. In a statement seen by CNN on T…

Elon Musk Adds ‘Sell Cars in Europe’ to His To-Do List

As usual, Elon is keeping busy.

I convinced my K8s team to go AWS serverless. Spoiler, they didn't

How I convinced my k8s team to go AWS serverless

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.

Best early Prime Day deals on SSDs and storage

Summer means leisure time, and what better way to spend it than upgrading your PC setup? If you’re eager to jump on SSD and storage deals now, you’re in luck—even though Amazon Prime Day doesn’t officially begin until next week, you can already score solid di…

Musk's antics and distractions are backfiring as Tesla's car business stalls

Robotaxis, humanoid robots, and fights with Trump can't hide declining EV sales Comment Tesla reported its vehicle delivery and production numbers for Q2 2025 this week, and while the figures weren't quite as low in absolute terms as Q1, they still mark a wor…

Report shows Trump milks presidency for badly needed bailout

Jen Psaki shares details of a New York Times report that shows Donald Trump's precarious financial situation before his second term, and how he's leveraging ...

Too corporate to fight for a free press

Why Trump’s shameless shakedown of American media is so successful

Mark Zuckerberg Is Slowly Winning His Cage Match With Elon Musk

While Elon has pivoted to talking shit about Trump, Zuck is playing the long game.

Elon Musk’s Space Baby Is Ignoring His Drama

While the billionaire stirs up chaos across his empire, SpaceX, his rocket company, keeps raising big money.

Polymarket Odds Favor ‘Nobody’ for the Next CEO of X, the Nazi Propaganda App

Is the ghost of Adolf Hitler busy?

Sam Altman rolled up to Sun Valley to some burning questions on Zuckerberg, Musk, and Trump

Altman said he was "looking forward" to meeting Zuckerberg at the conference. Zuckerberg and Meta have been poaching OpenAI's researchers.

Tesla Short Sellers Rake In $1.4 Billion As Elon Musk's Feud With Trump Tanks Stock

Tesla's market volatility after Elon Musk picked another fight with Trump has seen short-sellers make a tidy profit this week.

How crypto executives, lobbyists, campaign operatives, and Trump business partners successfully turned Trump from an outspoken bitcoin skeptic into a supporter (New York Times)

New York Times: How crypto executives, lobbyists, campaign operatives, and Trump business partners successfully turned Trump from an outspoken bitcoin skeptic into a supporter  —  Just over a year ago, while sitting around a table in an ornate meeting room at…

CEO Linda Yaccarino announced resignation from Musk’s X

In a surprise move, Yaccarino says she is stepping from the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Top White House aide sold at least $1 million in Truth Social stock the day before Trump's April tariff announcement

Dan Scavino sold off at least $1 million in Truth Social stock on April 1, while Sergio Gor sold at least $15,000 a few days earlier.

Fear and denial in DC: Federal workers are reeling as Trump gets go-ahead to continue firings

Business Insider spoke with 16 federal workers after the Supreme Court decision that will allow federal staff cuts to continue.

America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This

Trump’s Qatari jet was just the beginning.

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

Trump’s Crypto Firm Raised $52 Million—Likely Sending Millions To His Family, New Disclosure Reveals

The payout to Trump and his family highlights how his private business dealings overlap with a presidency focused on turning America into the “crypto capital of the world.”

Columbia pays Trump’s ransom

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Columbia University has struck a deal with the Trump a…

With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August

The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.

Fact Check: Posts claim 92-year-old Scottish woman refused to sell her property to Donald Trump. Here's the truth

Trump's 'Golden Share' in U.S. Steel

The iconic American company, U.S. Steel was sold to Nippon Steel in Japan earlier this summer. The terms of the deal give President Trump an outsized say in the future of U.S. Steel.

How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?

David D. Kirkpatrick estimates the profits from the Trump family’s ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, cryptocurrencies, N.F.T.s, and other businesses, and concludes that the President’s net worth has risen by billions of dollars.

An investigative report found that the first family is projected to rake in $3.4 billion thanks to their proximity to the White House.

The journalist behind a bombshell report detailing the staggering amount of money that President Donald Trump’s second term is raking in for the first family...

Trump Mobile’s latest ads ditch Android reality for a golden iPhone fantasy

Trump Mobile wants to sell you a gold Android phone that was supposed to be made in America, but its ads have switched teams to Apple.

Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds in office, disclosure shows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has bought more than $100 million in company, state and municipal bonds since taking office in January, his...

Trump has bought more than $100m in bonds in office, disclosure shows

Trump's investments include Meta, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and T-Mobile, according to filing.

The Trump phone changes its appearance ahead of launch

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was announced alongside the Trump Mobile carrier in the US in June, when it was promised to arrive in August or September. In the meantime, the text has changed and now only says "later this year". The Trump T1 has already undergone…

Trump Mobile’s latest T1 phone teaser fails to hide an epic Photoshop blunder

Trump Mobile is now advertising a new design for its upcoming T1 phone, and it unmasks a poor Photoshop involving the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Modern farmhouse devours the Rose Garden

Trump brought a real estate flipper's eye to the iconic space

DOGE accused of duplicating critical Social Security database on unsecured cloud

Remember that cost-cutting group once led by Elon Musk? Federal employees are still dealing with it A Social Security Administration employee has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that Donald Trump's DOGE cost-cutting unit has put the records of every …

Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated

After a lawsuit and many failed team bids, Donald Trump looked to have ended his 40-year feud with the NFL - but is their relationship set for another twist?

Jordon Hudson Filed a Trademark Application for the Phrase 'Gold Digger'

If people are gonna use the phrase against her, she might as well use it to make money for herself!

Eric Trump Claims His Company Is Mining ‘3% of the World’s Bitcoin Every Single Day’

The president's son promoted his latest venture at a Bitcoin conference in Hong Kong.

President Trump's Prestigious Golf Course Is Officially 'Under Review'

President Trump owns several prominent golf courses around the world, but one of them remains "under review." The President of the United States has been in ...

Trump Family’s Crypto Token Just Made Them $5 Billion Richer

The Trumps’ new digital currency WLFI began trading on Monday and became the family's most valuable asset.

Joe Gebbia says the backlash he got from working at DOGE was depressing

"The hate mail text messages that I got were disheartening to say the least," Gebbia, who joined DOGE in February, said.

MrBeast has plans for a phone company in the mold of Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile

MrBeast has plans for a mobile phone company, following an MVNO playbook adopted by celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and the "SmartLess" podcast.

The War App

Last year, according to a recent report in The New York Times, Alexander Karp received a total of $6.8 billion for his services as CEO of the data analytics software company Palantir Technologies. This “compensation actually paid”—a metric that takes into acc…

4 Things To Glean From Trump’s New Side Gig

Find out below what you can glean from this recent venture to apply to your own wealth.

Trump's Doonbeg course to host 2026 Irish Open

A golf course in County Clare owned by US President Donald Trump is confirmed as the host venue for the 2026 Irish Open.

Trump Media General Counsel Sold Every Share He Could—Becoming Second Insider To Cut Stake

Scott Glabe sold the last of his vested shares for $500,000 on Wednesday but still holds rights to more than 300,000 restricted stock units.

Trump Will Not Shut Up About His New Ballroom

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Has Elon Musk really been awarded a $1 trillion pay deal?

And why has the South African entrepreneur been busy buying up shares in Tesla?

I bought the Trump phone 3 months ago, and I’ve got nothing

Three months ago, I pre-ordered the "Trump phone" from the definitely-not-a-scam-company Trump Mobile. Where's my phone?

Trump’s Golden Dome: Costly And Wasteful, Tied To Billionaire Thiel

Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defense: Costly, Wasteful, With Contracts for Palantir, of Billionaire Peter Thiel

YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension

YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House.

The Trump phone is late

I’ve got bad news if you’ve been impatiently awaiting the release of the Trump Mobile T1: it looks like the gold-tinted, bargain basement smartphone with “American values” is running late. It was initially meant to launch in September, but with only a few hou…

Trump Is Launching a Crypto Debit Card

World Liberty Financial will offer a debit card in thee latest addition to Trump family's crypto empire.

ABC/Disney Gets Rewarded For Kissing Trump’s Ass: FCC Moves To Eliminate Any Remaining Media Consolidation Limits

ABC and Disney’s attempt to please our dim idiot king by banning a critical comedian didn’t go all that well. The company managed to lose 1.7 million streaming subscribers as customers voted with their wallets to punish the company for taking a giant dump on …

Only a Billionaire Could Look at Network TV News and Say: We Need More Conservatives

Billionaire David Ellison installed conservative ideologue Bari Weiss atop CBS News, dropping any pretense of independence at the network. The post Only a Billionaire Could Look at Network TV News and Say: We Need More Conservatives appeared first on The Inte…

World Liberty Financial Sells WLFI Token at 25% Premium to Bitcoin Miner Hut 8

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family–affiliated crypto venture, has sold part of its locked token holdings to Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8. According to a statement on Oct. 4, WLFI transferred the tokens directly from its treasury to serve as part of…

Trump overheard on 'hot mic' apparently talking business with Indonesian leader

President Trump was apparently overheard discussing what seemed to be a Trump family business venture with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Trump’s $230 million cash grab, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is trying to pay himself $230 m…

YouTube's settlement with Trump is helping pay for the White House demolition and ballroom

Alphabet, which owns YouTube, is contributing $22 million toward Trump's White House construction plans as part of a legal settlement.

‘Corporate Terrorists’ May Stand in the Way of Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status, He Claims

Musk says he's not "comfortable" creating a "robot army" without an unprecedented pay package.

Apple Donating to Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Project

Apple is one of several tech companies that will contribute to the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump's 90,000-square-foot ballroom, reports CNN. Construction began on the ballroom this week, and the White House's east wing was partially torn do…

Trump’s got Big Tech and crypto bankrolling White House ballroom

Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and that private donors, himself included, will pick up the tab.  Big Tech will be paying for a …

Who are the private donors funding Trump’s White House ballroom?

White House releases list of donors funding $300m construction on the site of the demolished East Wing.

Trump just announced a new construction project amid ballroom blowback

The president detailed upcoming renovations on social media.

'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties

Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

King Trump Makes It Clear He Wants His BFF Larry Ellison To Own Warner Brothers

Whether it’s Jeff Bezos lobotomizing the Washington Post, Elon Musk turning Twitter into a far right propaganda mill, or Larry Ellison buying CBS, CNN, and TikTok, the country’s shittiest right wing billionaires aren’t being subtle about their quest to domina…

Key Tesla Investor Says It Will Be Voting Against Making Elon Musk a Trillionaire

A spokesperson for the California pension system said it would "further concentrate power in a single shareholder.”

New $1.5B Trump Resort Is Still Just Fields of Banana Trees Months After Glitzy Launch

A planned Trump Organization resort in Vietnam has barely gotten off the ground five months after a glitzy ceremony marking the launch of the $1.5 billion...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Shitty Life

Self-Help Gets Philosophical

Everything Trump Touches Turns Into Sh*t: Kennedy Center Edition

Last month, Ellen wrote about plunging ticket sales for the Kennedy Center after Trump took it over, but it's gotten worse. The Washington Post took a good look at the numbers, saying this year, more than 40% of all seats remained available/unsold on the day …

CBS seems to have bent to Donald Trump on cutting a section where he bragged about a multi-million dollar payout from the network’s parent company.

CBS appears to have taken Donald Trump’s advice on axing a section of his 60 Minutes interview in which he bragged about a multi-million dollar payout from...

Trump Wants Washington Commanders Stadium Named After Him, Report Says

Trump is expected to attend the Commanders home game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Why we’re going to keep talking about the Trump phone

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been asking — repeatedly — where the promised Trump phone is, whether it exists, and what happened to all the money people have already paid for deposits. And I’m going to keep doing that every week for the foreseeable futur…

Warren Buffett exposed the top reason for Donald Trump’s business failures long before he became president

Learn from Trump's real estate history to avoid repeating his mistakes.

Trump Organization Announces Tokenized Hotel Development as Crypto ‘Crime Season’ Continues

There's a big crypto pot just waiting for anyone to put money into it.

Ubisoft’s Mysterious Delay Explained: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, AI, And Debt Accounting

The publisher silences speculation with a very normal earnings call The post Ubisoft’s Mysterious Delay Explained: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, AI, And Debt Accounting appeared first on Kotaku.

Trump’s Net Worth Drops $1.1 Billion

The president had a record net worth of $7.3 billion in September.

President Trump Angers Fans With Golf Course Announcement

The President of the United States is continuing to take time to invest in the golf community. President Trump, 79, owns several top courses throughout the...

Drugs sneaked into Ohio prison soaked into the pages of 'Hillbilly Elegy'

Vice President JD Vance's memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” has a storied history as a New York Times bestseller, as the then-31-year-old's introduction to the...

The Arms Dealer’s Nintendo 64 Will Be Fully Unveiled on Black Friday

It's hard to get truly excited about ModRetro's M64 when Palmer Luckey is on board.

Larry Ellison Met With Trump To Discuss Which CNN Reporters They Plan To Fire

Trump’s right wing billionaire friend Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby son, David) recently acquired CBS and likely co-ownership of TikTok. Like Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the goal isn’t really subtle: rich, thin-skinned right wingers want to own the …

Trump Organization to crowdfund Maldives resort built with Saudi partner using digital tokens. What investors must know

Huge opportunity or huge risk?

Donald Trump Secures $75 Million Northwestern Deal: 'Huge Win'

The university's interim president said the agreement marked the end of a "deeply painful and disruptive period."

Michael Dell's journey to a $148 billion fortune began with a $1,000 investment

Dell founded his computer company in 1984 while a student at University of Texas. He had just $1,000 to start with.

Michael Dell unveils $6 billion gift to 'Trump accounts' at White House

President Trump was joined by Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell on Tuesday at the White House to unveil an approximately $6.25 billion gift to...

The ‘Trump Phone’ Is An Unsurprising No Show Months After Promised Launch Date

Earlier this year we noted how the Trump administration had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. Even calling it a “phone company” was being generous: the branding deal was basically just a licensing agreement and a lazy coat of paint on another, ha…

This Is What You’re Funding When You Support Techdirt

Last week, we launched our monthlong fundraiser with a commemorative Techdirt / 30 years of Section 230 coin for donations of $100 or more. The initial response has been great, but we need more support to hit our targets. We’re still far below our goal of mak…

We’re still talking about the Trump phone

Every week at The Verge, we’re tracking what’s happening with Trump Mobile’s promised and yet undelivered Android phone. Why? Because we cover phones. We also cover vaporware, which the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version) very well may be. The smartphone has now bee…

The Year in Trump Cashing In

In 2025, the President’s family has been making bank in myriad ways, many of them involving crypto and foreign money.

Trump Unable To Flip Coins; Overturns Accessibility Instead

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son

Media is a business about dreams, and Larry Ellison's son is dreaming big. This might explain why the case for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery is so incoherent. In October, Warner Bros. put itself up for sale, leading to a number of bids. The…

Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids

The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday as part of what Secretary Scott Bessent...

How, and why, I invented OnlyFans. In 2004

Sometimes having a multi-billion dollar idea a decade ahead of the competition is the problem. The story of how, and why, I managed not to become a billionaire after inventing "OnlyFans".

The Trump Phone Delivers on Its Promise of Being Complete and Utter Bullshit

Trump Mobile insists you have a little refurbished phone as an appetizer to the T1.

Trump Media, fusion power firm TAE Technologies combine in $6 billion deal

U.S. President Donald Trump's social media firm is entering the fusion-power business through a $6 billion merger with privately held TAE Technologies...

Don’t expect Trump Media’s nuclear fusion power plant to generate electricity soon

Trump Media - yup, the parent company of Truth Social - is the latest entrant in the near century-long race to develop a nuclear fusion power plant. It announced a merger agreement with fusion company TAE Technologies on Thursday, and a bold plan to break gro…

Palmer Luckey’s Retro Gaming Company Is Selling A Game Boy Made Of The Same Metal As Attack Drones

The Anduril Chromatic device is made for ‘performance and reliability’ in case you’re playing Tetris in a warzone, I guess? The post Palmer Luckey’s Retro Gaming Company Is Selling A Game Boy Made Of The Same Metal As Attack Drones appeared first on Kotaku.

Trump business network spreads

For the Wall Street Journal, David Uberti, Juanje Gómez, and Kara Dapena mapped 268 of the known ventures, holding companies, and products that the president uses to grow his network while in offic…

The United States of Donald Trump

Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can, but America’s institutions don’t belong to him.

South Park Writer Snagged ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ Web Domains Months Ago

The writer has made a habit of acquiring official-sounding domains for satirical purposes.

Former ‘South Park’ Writer Bought Trump-Kennedy Center URLs In Anticipation Of Venue Renaming

Toby Morton, a comedian and former writer for South Park and Mad TV, saw the writing on the wall, as it were. Last August, months before President Donald Trump began floating the idea of renaming The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his own h…

10 Monday AM Reads

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve Monday morning reads: • Charles Schwab CEO Explains Why Investing Works—and Gambling Doesn’t. Rick Wurster, Charles Schwab CEO,  says the firm manages $11.8 trillion in assets across 46 million client accounts, se…

Empty lot next to Bezos sells for $105M...

Empty lot next to Bezos sells for $105M... (Second column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Year of the $100 Million House... Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Trump's crypto empire continues to grow with a new plan to issue tokens to Trump Media shareholders

As most of Donald Trump's crypto empire struggles, Trump Media Group announces new token launch to reward DJT shareholders.

2025 Crookie Award For Clusterf**k Of The Year: DOGE

Trump and Musk's debacle was a failure on every level for the American people, however it was a huge success for the ones that wanted to steal all our data and dismantle government. We covered the damage Musk and his DOGE bros did quite extensively here, whet…

2025 Crookies: Lifeboat Builder Of The Year, Marjorie Taylor Greene

She's a maniac, maniac on the floorAnd she's dancing like she's never danced before... And being the #1 MAGA maniac on the House floor for five years has been a very profitable enterprise for Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose net worth went from a pre-Congression…

The Trump phone just missed another release date

Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, it's missed yet another of its promised release d…

Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet

President Donald Trump has spent much of his two-week vacation in Florida golfing. Long a favored getaway for presidents seeking a few hours’ solace from...

Trump Books Aren’t Selling Anymore

A decade into the Trump era, readers who were once hungry to learn about the man seem to have had their fill.

CBS’ Remaining Journalists Seem Confused As To Why Bari Weiss Sucks At Journalism

We’ve noted repeatedly how right wing billionaire Larry Ellison hired an unqualified troll named Bari Weiss to run CBS News for a very obvious set of reasons: to coddle wealth and power (particularly Trump and Netanyahu), validate and amplify right wing griev…

‘Trump Phone’ Delayed Again, Lazy Grifters Falsely Blame Government Shutdown

Last year we noted how the Trump organization had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. It was barely even a “phone company”; it was just a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) named Patr…

Trump Continues To Make It Clear He Has CBS On A Leash

By now, it’s pretty clear that right wing billionaire and Trump ally Larry Ellison bought CBS to convert what was left of the news division into lazy agitprop that blows smoke up the ass of wealth and power. Leading the charge is CBS News boss Bari Weiss, an …

Hang on, there’s a Trump Phone Ultra coming too?

Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, it turns out we might have two Trump Phones to wo…

Trump family crypto accumulation

In 2023, most of the family’s wealth, about 79% of it, was tied to real estate. These days, a growing portion belongs to cryptocurrency endeavors. For Bloomberg, Annie Massa and Tom Maloney r…

‘Trump Phone’ Still Doesn’t Exist, Pre-Order Totals Appear Completely Made Up

Last year the fraud-prone Trump organization announced a half-assed wireless phone company. As we noted at the time, calling this a “phone company” is generous; it was just a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network …

'Washington Post' journalists plea to Bezos: Don't gut our newsroom

Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.

Trump Dodges When Asked About Bombshell WSJ Report on 'Secret' Foreign Investment

President Donald Trump was asked on Monday in the Oval Office to react to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal that a crypto company owned by him and...

Jeff Bezos used to be in love with The Washington Post. What happened?

After Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013, the billionaire was considered a model owner. Not anymore. I asked an insider what happened.

Architects' designs for Donald J Trump Airport

In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly we ask: does Donald Trump approve of modernist buildings if they have his name on them? And are we living through an era of "gentleism"? In this week's podcast, we discuss architects' proposals for an overhaul of Eero Sa…

Trump Phone Looks Different, Costs More and Won't Be Made in the US, Report Shows

The T1 looks different (again), and its specs and pricing have changed, according to a model handset shown in a video call to The Verge.

Trump Mobile execs showcase the T1 Phone's new design and specs, and say the phones go through "final assembly" in Miami and full assembly in the US is a "goal" (Dominic Preston/The Verge)

Dominic Preston / The Verge: Trump Mobile execs showcase the T1 Phone's new design and specs, and say the phones go through “final assembly” in Miami and full assembly in the US is a “goal”  —  I spoke to two Trump Mobile executives for an exclusive first loo…

The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault

Billionaires like Bezos and Trump have no real interest in a free press — particularly when massive profits are on the line. The post The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault appeared first on The Intercept.

Safe Separation Strategies for the Pink Slip

Not every employee reacts the same when they are discharged. But they can anticipate and mitigate an adverse reaction.

The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is still happening but specs and design have changed

Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it's going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it's constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the com…

Trump Phone finally shows up in real images after another round of shifting goalposts

The Trump Mobile's first phone may be a step closer to being a reality, as company's execs reveal its pre-production design.

The Trump Phone Looks as Bad as It Sounds

The first real glimpse of the Trump phone confirms what we already suspected.

OpenAI President Defends Trump Donations, Refuses to Comment on ICE

Are you just an apolitical defender of AI if you give money to fascists?

The millionaires and billionaires pledging to fund Trump accounts

It's not just the government and private companies. Some wealthy individuals are pledging to give money to American children's' Trump Accounts.

US president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contracts

Israel's Xtend recently won US Defense Department contract, is bidding for another before merger with JFB Construction.

Trump Boys Talk ‘Retribution’ as CEOs Kiss the Ring at Their Crypto Event

Donald Trump Jr. insists his father is "not involved."

Trump Wants An Airport Renamed After Him While His Company Trademarks Those Same Names

Remember how Donald Trump was going to “drain the swamp” as president? The idea, spilling out from his first campaign for president, was that Washington was horribly corrupt, that politicians and unelected government stooges were making money from their posit…

Trump Demands Firing Of Netflix Board Member For Suggesting U.S. Corporations Might Someday Be Held Accountable

We’ve noted repeatedly how Trump wants to scuttle Netflix’s proposed merger with Warner Brothers because his friend and key donor, billionaire Larry Ellison wants to buy Warner Brothers (and CNN) instead. In fact the two have already purportedly met to discus…

Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says

A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction

Iran War A Convenient Fund-Raising Opportunity For Jared Kushner

There is just never enough profit for the Trump and Kushner family from “public service work,” apparently. The family has already raked in at least $4 billion from the P***y Grabber presidency 2.0. Now, Ivanka Trump hubby Jared Kushner, is looking to squeeze …

Trump Gets $10 Billion Kickback To The Treasury For Offloading TikTok To His Billionaire Buddies

We’ve discussed at length how Trump’s “fix” for TikTok’s problems basically involved forcing the sale of the platform to his greedy billionaire buddies (with the help of pathetic Democrats). The deal fixed none of the real issues Trumpland pretended to be con…

Which ETFs Can Replace a $70k Salary on Dividends Alone?

Investors who are looking to ditch the 9-to-5 grind and live off dividends have a number of options to consider in the investing space. There are equities...

Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This week I think I've found an FCC listing for the phone, showing it's received certification to launch in the …

Trump’s putting his name on everything — now it’s in your wallet

Trump’s signature on legal U.S. currency blur the line between the presidency and his personal branding

There's another sign that the Trump phone might actually be launching — though it's not clear when

The Trump Phone has actually passed through FCC clearance, which means it might be on the way.

Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws

Architects are warning that President Donald Trump’s ballroom vanity project has disastrous design flaws. The National Capital Planning Commission, which...

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

Trump Mobile isn’t giving up just yet

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. We're back to being ignored, but the company is showing signs of life. It's been nine months since Trump Mobile …

Billionaire slams Trump-linked company after losing $11M

The Trump family-backed project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has positioned itself as a way to empower individuals through transparent, accessible...

Trump token sees whale accumulation ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala; senators raise questions over event

Whales are accumulating TRUMP tokens ahead of a Mar-a-Lago gala hosted by Donald Trump, even as prices hover near record lows and U.S. senators raise questions over the event.

Days that Trump spends at his own properties

Trump spends a lot of time at his own hotels and golf clubs. Philip Bump has been keeping track since the first term. During this second term so far, Trump spent 170 days in office on his own prope…

The new Trump Phone design is here

Trump Mobile has overhauled its website, introducing a new logo, new design language, and a new version of the T1 Phone. The redesigned phone is the same one that two company executives showed me over a video call two months ago, seemingly now confirmed to be…

Inside the personal finances of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair

New disclosures show that Kevin Warsh is worth well over $100 million and is invested in Polymarket.

The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

A fresh new look, minus the fresh part.

Trump Mobile T1 Phone emerges in new renders and gets updated specs

The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile might be one step closet to launching after a quiet spec update on the mobile carrier’s official website. The updated specs are also joined by new renders of the device, which depict the previously teased design. T1 Phone of…

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Knee Deep in Tech and Crypto Investments

Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures show at least $130 million in holdings.

The Trump phone has a new look — but it's still not clear when it will be released

There's no information on the website about when the phone will be released, and its "Made in the USA" claims have been further watered down.

‘Trump Phone’ Sees Price Hike, But Still No Release Date (Or Actual Phone)

Last year the fraud-prone Trump organization announced a half-assed wireless phone company. As we noted at the time, calling this a “phone company” was generous; it was a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, “MAGA-focused” mobile virtual network ope…

Trump Is Exposed Bending Key Policy to Benefit Himself

Donald Trump changed course on a key policy of his administration after being influenced by business pals at one of his Florida golf clubs. Trump, 79, met...

The Trump Store isn’t shy about hawking merch. It’s paying off like never before

To buy one of each item in President Donald Trump’s company’s online storefront today would cost you nearly six figures. The good news is you’ll qualify for free shipping for an order over $125. The Trump Store sells a whole skincare line plus branded golf…

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

I cut my teeth as a telecom reporter, so I spent a lot of time writing about how broadband monopolies and cable TV giants rip off consumers with sleazy, misleading fees. I also spent a lot of that time writing about how lobbying and regulatory capture have en…

Trump Library Saga Takes Dark Turn: Where Did Millions in Funding Go?

Last year, four huge companies pledged tens of millions of dollars to help fund the creation of Donald Trump’s presidential library, a planned monstrosity in Miami that—in a perfect Trumpian twist—may also double as a hotel. The companies—ABC; Paramount; Meta…

Trump’s Media Company Names Kevin McGurn Its Interim CEO As Devin Nunes Exits

Trump Media and Technology Corp., which operates the social media platform Truth Social, has named Kevin McGurn as interim CEO to succeed Devin Nunes. McGurn, a former executive at T-Mobile USA, Vevo and Hulu, has been an advisor to the company since December…

Trump eyes a new construction project

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is eyeing a new target in his effort to r…

Murdoch family reportedly trying to get its hand on New York magazine

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

GameStop CEO says he was 'permanently suspended' from eBay — but his listings are still up, including $14,000 socks

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen launched an eBay sale to fund his unsolicited bid for the company. Then, he said eBay suspended his account.

Trump Media, Parent of Truth Social, Reports Q1 Sales of $871,000 and $405.9 Million Net Loss

Trump Media and Technology Group, operator of the social media platform Truth Social, reported a massive net loss for the first three months of 2026 and less than $1 million in total sales. For the first quarter, TMTG generated net sales of $871,200, up 6% ye…

Trump Mobile promised a gold phone. Customers are still waiting

Trump-branded phone launched with patriotic fanfare, but shifting timelines and limited updates fuel uncertainty

The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims

The Trump phone may finally be here: Trump Mobile's CEO told USA Today that the phone will begin shipping to buyers this week. The announcement comes as reports have gone viral this week alleging that preorders for the phone have been canceled. Trump Mobile C…

The Trump Phone Is Seriously, for Sure, Without a Doubt Shipping This Week (Allegedly)

No, for real this time.

After nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week

Miami residents sue Trump, claiming Florida land gift for library unconstitutional

The suit from city residents and a nearby nonprofit alleges the land transfer of prime downtown real estate is illegal.

Trump Phone Will Finally Ship This Week, Report Says

USA Today reports the T1 phone is finally shipping, citing an emailed confirmation from the CEO of Trump Mobile.

Trump’s More Than 3,700 Trades Astonish Wall Street Insiders

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures show that he or his investment advisers made more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter...

Trump’s brazen plan for a $1.7 billion slush fund

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump may have found a new way to rep…

Trump Phones Start Shipping - But Were There Really 600,000 Preorders?

USA Today reports: Trump Mobile phones are being shipped this week, the company exclusively confirmed to USA TODAY in an email May 11.... The company's first smartphone — the T1 Phone — was originally scheduled for release in August. However, the golden …

Rules Are For Little People: Trump Misses Deadline On Massive Stock Trades

Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump forgot to mention tens of millions of dollars in stock trades — only by a few months, no big deal to him, The Washington Post reports. His latest filings revealed he quietly sold somewhere between $5 and $25 million each in Micros…

“The Golden Calf”: Trump’s sculpture artist speaks out

The Ohio artist tells the story of being hired by "cryptobros" and the constant edits of Trump's "turkey neck"

Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed

Today, I’m talking with Jonah Peretti, who is, technically, the CEO of BuzzFeed — although that will be coming to an end very soon. Just days before we spoke, Jonah agreed to sell 52 percent of BuzzFeed for a total of $120 million to Byron Allen, who owns The…

Trump gets his slush fund

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Last week, we wrote about President Donald Trump’s pla…

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone finally ships out after months of vaporware fears

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is finally shipping to media, revealing a rebranded HTC U24 Pro design with an updated manufacturing claim.

The media starts receiving the first Trump Mobile T1 Phone units, launch is imminent

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was supposed to launch last year in August, but many future customers who put a $100 pre-sale order were left empty-handed until now. It looks like the T1 Phone is actually happening as the company started distributing units to media…

Trump Mobile may be leaking customer addresses

Just as the T1 Phone is seemingly on the verge of release, Trump Mobile has been accused of insecurely storing customer data, leaving addresses and phone numbers vulnerable. The alleged leak has also revealed how many T1 Phone orders were apparently placed, a…

Did Trump Accidentally Buy Stock in a Sushi Restaurant Instead of a Tech Company?

There's something fishy about the President's stock purchases.

Trump Mobile’s Gold T1 Smartphone Set to Begin Shipping After Months of Delays

Trump Mobile’s gold-colored T1 smartphones are set to begin shipping this week, nine months later than originally planned, with the devices reportedly preloaded with Truth Social. [Read More]

Trump phone is years-old knockoff with wrong number of stripes on U.S. flag logo

Imagined as an original made-in-America smartphone, but realized as a made-elsewhere knockoff, the $500 Trump Phone is finally here. It's an Alibaba-tier variant of the years-old HTC U24 Pro and has an American flag with the wrong number of stripes on it. — R…

Trump Mobile Leaks Customers’ Data and the Phone Isn’t Even Out Yet

Maybe the least surprising development in history.

We're Finally Testing the Trump Mobile Phone. Follow Along (Live Updates)

The golden Trump phone is here, and we're putting it through its paces to see how it matches up with other foreign-made phones on the market.

The T1 Trump Phone Is the Same Color as Scrooge McDuck's Gold Coins

The T1 phone has a gold back with two Trump Mobile logos, one of which kind of resembles the American flag.

Trump Mobile confirms that it exposed customer data

The Trump Mobile saga continues in the worst way possible. The company's first smartphone, by all accounts a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, which is a device launched in 2024, was first supposed to start shipping in August or September of last year. Obviously, that d…

Trump Mobile data breach may affect far more than its own customers

As Rob mentioned on Friday, the Trump phone can't be found in the wild: the only models out there, as far as any outlet can see, were the units sent to nerds like me for review. But to make up for it, the company selling the things thought they'd do the Trump…

27,224 people pre-ordered the Trump Phone

Sz´The Trump Phone was supposed to be made in America, but ended up being a white-label knockoff of something or other. If it finally exists (if not as a shipping product quite yet), the talent behind it might want to work on their security skills: a security…

'Golden' Phone Hit With Savage Reviews...

'Golden' Phone Hit With Savage Reviews... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:POLLS: TRUMP HIGHEST EVER DISAPPROVAL... President bought LILLY stock as admin boosted obesity drugs...

Ken Griffin's $238 million New York City penthouse isn't the only pied-à-terre he owns. See what else is in his portfolio.

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin doesn't approve of New York City Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax. See all the homes he owns around the country — and the world.

‘Trump Mobile’ Has Struggled To Ship Any Phones, But Has Already Leaked Subscriber Data

The Trump Organization still hasn’t shipped their promised Trump phone to most customers who laid down a $100 deposit a year ago. But rubes patriots who signed up did get something else instead: their private data leaked to the public. According to Techcrunch…

Donald Trump’s Personal Investment in Dell Pays Off Bigly

Dell share soared nearly 40% on Thursday.

Still thinking about buying the Trump Mobile phone? Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is now finally shipping, but we'd still recommend skipping it for a variety of reasons.

Why Now Is The Time For James Dolan To Sell A Stake In The Knicks

After decades of disappointment, New York is back in the NBA Finals. With an upcoming split from the Rangers in the works, the team’s billionaire owner has a chance to cash in on the orange fever.

Trump’s White House UFC Cage Match Is Another Big, Fat Grift

Donald Trump is pretending to give America the present of a UFC cage match on his birthday but the real gift recipient is sure to be his own self. “Trump purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 of stock of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, on March…

This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like

The power struggle over regulating crypto and prediction markets offers a window into how the President enriches his family and his wealthy supporters, John Cassidy writes.

Is Trump giving up on his slush fund?

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund is — maybe — do…

SpaceX’s IPO Could Make Some Trump Administration Officials Even Richer

Several Trump administration officials held millions in SpaceX and xAI equity ahead of the company’s planned massive IPO.

POISED TO ENRICH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS WHO HOLD MILLIONS IN STOCK...

POISED TO ENRICH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS WHO HOLD MILLIONS IN STOCK... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:SPACEX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion... MUSK EXPECTED TO BECOME WORLD'S FIRST TRILLIONAIRE... …

Kennedy Center Speedruns Erasing Trump Like A Bad One-Night Stand

Donald J. Trump has spent his career slapping his name on everything that holds still long enough — buildings, golf courses, steaks, the occasional government program — but a federal judge has apparently decided the Kennedy Center has suffered enough. And thi…

Trump Media drops Truth Social spinoff, refocuses on $6 billion fusion merger with TAE Technologies

Trump Media & Technology Group, TAE Technologies, and Texas Ventures Acquisition III have decided not to proceed with a planned spinoff of Truth Social and other media assets. The three companies said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump Media and TAE remai…

Trump's arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

To complete Trump's "Triumphal Arch" by the time he leaves office, construction would run 20 hours a day over the next two to three years, according to planning docs.

The Trump Mobile T1 really is an HTC phone from 2024, teardown shows

The gold-colored phone is a lightly modified version of an HTC design from 2024, and it's being manufactured at a factory in China.

Trump Mobile T1 Phone teardown confirms it's an HTC in disguise

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was announced last year and went through quite a few design iterations in the meantime, but now seems to have been finalized. The phone has started shipping to some media outlets (around nine months after it was first promised to), a…

White House targeted Mukesh Ambani. Then, he went into business with the Trumps

An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to the president’s son said it received at least $100 million from Ambani

Happy birthday to the Trump phone

From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, a…

The SpaceX IPO Sends Elon Musk And Trump’s Starlink Cronyism Into The Thermosphere

Last week Elon Musk successfully conned America and U.S. regulators into signing off on his preposterous SpaceX IPO, which immediately generated Musk $75 billion by comically over-stating the value of SpaceX, xAI, and Starlink. Then bone-grafting the entire p…

You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: You’re paying for Donald Trump’s ballroom. And it’s ge…

Jeff Bezos Called Washington Post His Worst Investment and Staff He Laid Off ‘Terrible’ People

The Amazon founder complained to Trump over dinner that nobody there listens to him soon before slashing staff, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book.

T1 phone saga gets stranger as PR team abandons Trump Mobile

Adding another strange chapter to the T1 phone's story, Trump Mobile's PR and media relations firm has left.

As Suspected, The ‘Trump Phone’ Is Just A Cheap Overseas Knockoff With Some Garish Yellow Paint

The Trump Organization still hasn’t shipped their promised Trump “made in America” phone to most of the customers who laid down a $100 deposit a year ago. But they did recently start to ship early review copies to a handful of outlets and preferred cultists. …

Trump Mobile T1 Phone now seems to be available

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone has been on pre-order since last year, and now it seems like it may have finally become available to purchase from the company's website, since the pre-order notice has been removed. The device will set you back $499, which is label…

Donald Trump Jr. Got A Kalshi Stake For Free— Now It Could Be Worth Billions As Prediction Market Platform Eyes $40 Billion Valuation: Report

Donald Trump Jr. is reportedly sitting on a sizable paper gain after prediction market platform Kalshi handed him equity worth roughly $300,000 when he joine...

Trump’s State Fair Is Looking Very Temu

So far, it looks like Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair has been a dud, with a broken Ferris wheel, melting ice cream, and canceled concerts.

Trump Officially Discloses Massive Crypto Fortune as Investors Lose Out

Of course, not every investor is a loser. It just depends what they're looking for in the art of the deal.

From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president

The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn't have any conflicts of interest.

Trump secured over $50 million in loan from Charles Schwab in 2025, ethics filing shows

July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump secured a more than $50 million loan last year from Charles Schwab Bank, according to his annual disclosure fo...

Donald Trump Made Over $10 million from Melania (and Got Some SAG Pension) in 2025

The President's filing also shows an intended tender of Warner Bros. Discovery holdings while his justice department was reviewing the sale of the company.

How much money is Trump making off his presidency?

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is making big bucks off of the presidency…

Trump’s Annual Earnings Skyrocketed to $2.2 Billion in 2025 … for Some Reason

Donald Trump made $2.2 billion in 2025, including over a billion just from crypto, federal filings reveal.

Donald Trump Reports $2.2B In Personal Revenue During First Year Of Second Presidential Term

Donald Trump personally collected $2.2 billion during the first year of his second presidential term, according to a disclosure form released Tuesday by the U.S. Office Of Government Ethics. The amount of gains largely reflects Trump’s significant stake in th…

“I don’t get involved”: Trump dodges questions about over $1 billion in crypto profits

The president said he "doesn't get involved" with the memecoin that bears his name.

Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group

Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.

Soaring revenue at Mar-a-Lago shows how Trump’s business interests and politics intersect

As President Donald Trump’s wealth has soared since retaking office, a new financial disclosure shows his two premier Florida resorts have also delivered rec...

Trump Keeps Getting Richer. The Rest of Us? Not So Much

Donald Trump's financial disclosures revealing that he made $2.2 billion in 2025 shed light on an administration built around corruption.

Trump Hypes Up Tech Company Right After Buying Their Stock

President Donald Trump is once again hawking a company in which he owns stock. Trump announced Thursday that stock in Micron Technology Inc., a semiconductor company, had leapt nine points on the stock market following the company’s commitment to donate $250 …

I finally got my Trump phone

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. One year on, our phones have finally arrived. 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile's T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I'm finally holding one…

Trump says he expects Musk to donate SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts, despite their 'little dispute'

Donald Trump said he expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to Trump Account despite their previous public falling out.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Runs on Sycophancy to Trump

Having no shame helps.

Trump Unconvincingly Bemoans That His Kids Have ‘Inside Information’ When They Do Business

Trump said that his children have access to "inside information" due to his presidency and then likened their woes to buying a frosted pastry.

$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off

The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration.

Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall

The president reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025. He told CNBC he did nothing illegal and was not aware of the extent of his holdings. Critics say he is profiting from the office while his administration writes the industry's rules.

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how to register.

Billionaire CEO Michael Dell said he and his wife will gift $250 to the first 25 million children who sign up for a Trump Account.

Fox News Struggles to Defend Trump Crypto ‘Grift,’ So He’ll Just Have to Do It Himself

Trump reportedly made a whopping $1.4 billion from crypto in 2025.

Elon Musk's No. 2 says she's giving SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell donates stock to Trump Accounts days after the President's prediction

SpaceX No. 2 exec donates $320 million of stock to Trump Accounts

Gwynne Shotwell said her gift for the children's investment accounts is focused on lower-income families in Texas.

Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children

US President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to welcome 'Trump Accounts'.

Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds

Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.

529 Savings Plan or Trump Account? Dave Ramsey Calls Trump Accounts a “Thump-My-Chest Thing”

A mom in Baby Step 5 (save for your children’s college fund) called The Ramsey Show with a question many parents are asking after the recent Trump Account la...

A Trump Account could make your kid a millionaire by 45—but financial experts say the app’s projections come with a catch

Four financial planners break down how much your kid could really make, where it fits with your 401(k), and the catch parents keep missing.