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Trump Family Deal Spree Signals Future Presidents Could Cash In on Office
The latest MercuryNews expose shows how the Trump clan’s overseas contracts could pave the way for a new class of presidential profiteers, turning culture‑war politics into a lucrative business model.
The MercuryNews report details a flurry of foreign‑market contracts signed by entities tied to the Trump family during the administration. These deals—ranging from real‑estate ventures in the Middle East to consulting agreements with Southeast‑Asian governments—were negotiated while the president was in office, raising fresh questions about the line between public service and private gain. The article argues that this