How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies

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How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies
By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Updated 4:01 AM CDT, June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government — even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it.

After drawing outcry in Congress and the courts, however, the White House is reconsidering the fund. That potentially means the suit — and the possibility that the president could still cash in — might be back on.

Trump hasn’t been shy about turning the presidency into a major source of personal benefit, involving everything from merchandising deals to crypto ventures to high-dollar political and official events at his properties.

Here are some key ways Trump has reaped rewards for himself, his children and allies in his second term:

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