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Updated April 17, 2026

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Trump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren—But the Real Deal Is the Dollar

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Trump Family Deal Spree Signals a New Era of Presidential Profit

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Published Apr 17, 2026, 12:39 PM

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“The deals, ranging from licensing agreements to joint ventures, are designed to capitalize on the Trump name while the former president remains in office.”

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Trump Family Deal Spree Signals a New Era of Presidential Profit

The Mercury News uncovers a web of business deals that could set a precedent for future leaders to monetize their office, turning politics into a high‑stakes market.

The Mercury News report details a series of agreements between the Trump family and a slate of corporate partners that effectively turn the presidency into a brand‑building exercise. The deals, ranging from licensing agreements to joint ventures, are designed to capitalize on the Trump name while the former president remains in office. This

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US ready to hit Iran with 'financial equivalent' to bombings, treasury secretary says. See how the day unfolded.Bostonglobe | quality 9.0Gov. Moore holds bill signing after chaotic end to 2026 legislative sessionWbaltv | quality 9.2Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days in PakistanCom | quality 9.0Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from...Newsday | quality 8.5Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from officeMercurynews | quality 7.5Iran US War Highlights: Iran talks ‘could be happening over next two days’, says TrumpLivemint | quality 7.3Israel vows to continue fighting Hezbollah but agrees to talks with LebanonNPR | quality 6.4Trump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren - Today in MiamiNationaltoday | quality 6.3

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Trump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren—But the Real Deal Is the DollarSignal Update Trump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren—But the Real Deal Is the Dollar While the family celebrates a new generation, a flurry of business deals could set a precedent for future presidents to profit from office, and the Trump brand remains a cultural‑warTrump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren - Today in MiamiTrump Family Expands Dynasty with 11 Grandchildren Today in Miami BAT was already on this lane earlier today, but Mercurynews and Nationaltoday moved it from archive memory to a sharper proof point: Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from... TTrump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from officeTrump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office BAT was already on this lane earlier today, but Mercurynews and Nationaltoday moved it from archive memory to a sharper proof point: Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents t

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