Trump Family Deal Spree Could Open Door for Future Presidents to Profit From Office

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Original Load Date April 13, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 13, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/13/trump-family-deal-spree-could-open-door-future-presidents-profit-office

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NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, presidents avoided even the appearance of profiting from their office. Harry Truman refused to lend his name to any business, even in retirement. Richard Nixon so feared a brother might profit off their ties, he had his phone tapped. And George W. Bush dumped his indivi...