The White House Is For Sale

President Trump has been actively promoting personal business ventures, including the sale of branded merchandise such as Bibles, sneakers, and NFTs. Additionally, he has been involved in cryptocurrency ventures like the $Trump coin. These activities have sparked debates about the blending of personal financial interests with official presidential duties.

In February 2025, President Trump issued an executive order halting the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a law that prohibits U.S. entities from bribing foreign officials. This move has been criticized for potentially enabling corrupt practices by American companies abroad and undermining global anti-corruption efforts.

Several prominent law firms have reportedly agreed to offer extensive pro bono legal services to the Trump administration and to abandon certain diversity initiatives. In return, these firms regained access to federal contracts and security clearances. Critics argue that these arrangements may violate federal anti-bribery laws and compromise the independence of the legal profession.

In April 2025, President Trump encouraged investors to buy stocks shortly before announcing a pause on tariffs, leading to a significant market surge. This sequence of events has led to allegations of potential market manipulation and insider trading, prompting calls for investigations into the matter.

Last week, a United Arab Emirates State fact investment firm put $2 billion in one of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrencies. The deal was announced. By Zach Whitcoff, you recognize the co-founder of the Trump Family Crypto Venture World, Liberty Financial, but he is also the son of Trump’s longtime friend and special Middle East Envoy, Steve Whitcoff. You know the guy who’s been negotiating with Putin also on the stage when they made that announcement. Eric Trump, this deal would be a massive windfall for World Liberty Financial, which as the New York Times has reported, is largely owned by a Trump family corporate entity.

And on that very same day, Bloomberg reported that the US is considering easing restrictions on Nvidia selling chips. Guess where to the UAE. This would be a huge win for that country. Its progress on AI has been limited by the Biden administration’s rules on chips. Now Donald Trump is set to visit the UAE as part of his Middle East trip next week.

Another sample of this is an international trucking logistics company just bought 20 million of Trump’s crypto coins. Not sure why a trucking company would be investing in the president of the United States meme coin besides to change the administration’s trade policy to benefit themsekves. This is the type of corruption that experts warned Trump was encouraging when he unveiled his cryoto venture.

Have you heard of GD Culture Group? Most likely not, since the Chinese e-commerce firm focusing on TikTok has just eight employees and earned zero revenue last year. Still, though, it found the capital to make as much as a $300 million investment in $TRUMP — the meme cryptocurrency launched by Donald Trump that has no inherent value, except maybe buying access to the president. [READ THE FULL STORY]

Elon Musk has significantly benefited from Donald Trump’s presidency in 2024, both politically and financially. His close alliance with the administration has provided him with substantial influence and advantages across various sectors. Through his leadership role in DOGE, substantial political donations, and the administration’s favorable policies, Musk has positioned himself as a central figure in shaping federal operations and advancing his companies’ interests

In 2024, Musk was appointed to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a central initiative of Trump’s second term aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy. Under Musk’s leadership, DOGE claimed to have saved over $160 billion within the first 100 days by eliminating agencies, cutting federal jobs, and slashing programs related to diversity and environmental regulations . This role granted Musk unprecedented authority over federal operations, including oversight of hiring decisions across government agencies .

The US Federal government is reportedly pushing countries who are facing tariffs to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink in their countries as part of tariff reduction, per the Washington Post

Musk emerged as the largest individual political donor in the 2024 election cycle, contributing at least $277 million to support Trump’s campaign and allied Republicans . His substantial financial support has translated into significant political influence, allowing him to shape policies and initiatives that align with his business interests.

Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have reaped financial benefits during Trump’s presidency. Notably, the administration discontinued federal research into pollution caused by satellites and rockets, a move that directly benefits Musk’s ventures by preventing potential regulations that could have emerged from such studies .The Guardian

Additionally, the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget includes a $1 billion increase for Mars-related projects, indicating a strategic focus on space exploration. This shift could benefit SpaceX, which has publicly announced plans to land on Mars in 2026

Even with limited power, Democrats are calling for probes into Trump-connected coins and backers, seeking financial records and blocking legislation. Despite these efforts, challenges persist. The 2024 election cycle saw a record $1.9 billion in dark money spending, highlighting the ongoing influence of undisclosed donors. While Democrats continue to advocate for reforms, achieving significant changes remains difficult without broader bipartisan support.

DISCLOSE Act of 2023 (S.512): This bill aims to increase transparency by requiring organizations that spend significant amounts on elections to disclose their donors. Despite repeated introductions, it has faced opposition and has not been enacted.

Freedom to Vote Act: This comprehensive legislation includes provisions for campaign finance reform, such as enhanced disclosure requirements and public financing options. Although it has garnered support from Democrats, it has been blocked in the Senate due to filibuster rules.

Oregon’s Campaign Finance Reform: In 2024, Oregon passed HB 4024, establishing the state’s first campaign finance limits in 50 years, enhancing transparency and enforcement mechanisms.

New York’s Public Financing Program: New York implemented a small-donor matching system to amplify the impact of individual contributions. However, recent budget changes have raised concerns about weakening the program’s effectiveness.

GENIUS ACT: A bill to establish federal rules for stablecoins, will be a test of how far the crypto lobby’s influence goes after it heavily backed Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

End Citizens United: This political action committee supports candidates committed to campaign finance reform and works to overturn the Citizens United decision

Justice Democrats: A progressive PAC that endorses candidates who refuse corporate PAC money, advocating for publicly funded elections and other reforms.

Fighting Oligarchy Tour: Led by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, this 2025 tour rallies support for reducing corporate influence in politics and promotes policies like universal healthcare and wealth taxation.

The Money Out of Politics Movement: Led by former Veterans this group is fighting to end pay-to-play politics, restore power to the people, and demand accountability NOW.

• Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security

• US pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink
• Company Boasts Spending Up To $20 Million On Trump Crypto Coin To Buy Influence

• Trump administration to stop US research on space pollution, in boon to Elon Musk

• How the Trump family is poised to profit from a $2 billion Middle East crypto deal that uses their stablecoin
• Dark Money Hit a Record High of $1.9 Billion in 2024 Federal Races