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How did Trump get so rich? | Politics Weekly America

The Guardian UK Friday 28 August 2026, 11:15 UTC By Presented by Jonathan Freedland with Dan Alexander, produced by Nada Smiljanic and Danielle Stephens 1 min read
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Jonathan Freedland speaks to Dan Alexander of Forbes about how Donald Trump made so much money last year at the same time trade wars, military wars and a rising national debt hurt the US economy Continue reading...

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Dan Alexander of Forbes about how Donald Trump made so much money last year at the same time trade wars, military wars and a rising national debt hurt the US economy

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