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Trump is full speed ahead in making money off being the US president | Margaret Sullivan

The Guardian UK Wednesday 19 August 2026, 13:18 UTC By Margaret Sullivan 1 min read
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Some restraint on Trump’s excesses might be accomplished if November’s midterm elections give Democrats more power Donald Trump is essentially unrestrained when it comes to enriching himself during his second term, with no sign of stopping. If anything, he’s ramping things up. The numbers so far are astonishing.

Some restraint on Trump’s excesses might be accomplished if November’s midterm elections give Democrats more power

Donald Trump is essentially unrestrained when it comes to enriching himself during his second term, with no sign of stopping. If anything, he’s ramping things up.

The numbers so far are astonishing. He amassed $2.2bn in 2025 revenues, the Guardian and other news outlets have reported.

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