Explainer: Trump’s Crypto Windfall and Corruption Claims

In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto company.

Episode 273 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Explainer: Trump’s Crypto Windfall and Corruption Claims" was published on May 9, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.

May 9, 2025 ·22m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto company.

Episode Description

In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto company.

On Today's Show:
David Yaffe-Bellany, technology reporter forThe New York Times, covering the crypto industry, shares his reporting on the ways the Trump family has financially benefitted from embracing the industry in these first few months of his second presidency.