Trump Family's Billion-Dollar Harvest From Global Favors
Trump's Grift Goes Global
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "American Oligarchs: The Kushners, the Trumps, and the Marriage of Money and Power" by Andrea Bernstein - This book explores how the Trump and Kushner families have profited from their positions of power, particularly detailing the financial dealings and conflicts of interest during Trump's presidency.
People Mentioned
- Andrea Bernstein (Journalist, writer, podcast host) - She was interviewed on the podcast about her book "American Oligarchs" and her insights into the Trump family's financial dealings.
- Chris Coons (Delaware Democratic Senator) - He spoke about the unprecedented public corruption seen during the Trump administration.
- Katie Tur (MSNBC host) - Senator Chris Coons spoke to her regarding Trump's family's potential earnings from Saudi Arabia.
- Zaron Mamdani (New York City Mayor-elect) - He is a democratic socialist whose upcoming meeting with President Trump was discussed, highlighting his focus on the affordability crisis in NYC.
- Caroline Levitt (White House Press Secretary) - She defended Trump's social media posts and commented on Mamdani's political affiliation.
- Jason Crow (Colorado Democratic Representative) - He is one of the veterans who appeared in a video advising service members to refuse unlawful commands, and he clarified its intent.
- Harry Enten (CNN) - He provided a deep dive into polling numbers regarding Trump's approval ratings, particularly among Latino voters on immigration.
- Lawrence Jones (Fox and Friends host) - He argued that it might be unfair to solely blame President Trump for the economy after only nine months in office.
- Larry Summers (Former Harvard President) - He was mentioned in the context of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his decision to step aside from teaching at Harvard.
- Jeffrey Epstein (Convicted sex offender) - His ties to Larry Summers and their chummy emails were exposed by the House Oversight Committee.
- Lacy Mosley (Host of Scam Goddess podcast) - She was mentioned as the host of a podcast about fraud and scammers.
- Nicole Byer - Guest on Scam Goddess podcast.
- Iron Madison III - Guest on Scam Goddess podcast.
- Conan O'Brien - Guest on Scam Goddess podcast.
Organizations & Institutions
- Center for American Progress - This organization was cited for its estimate that the Trump family has received nearly $2 billion in cash and gifts since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
- Crooked Media - The podcast itself is a production of Crooked Media, and its "friends of the pod" subscription service was promoted.
- Department of Homeland Security - Its spokesperson Trish McLaughlin commented on "Operation Charlotte's Web," and the department was mentioned for allegedly giving its Twitter feed to white nationalist shit posters.
- Department of Labor - This department released the delayed September job numbers and stated that the full October job report would not be coming due to the government shutdown.
- Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) - This agency was reported to be winding down "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, NC, and preparing "Operation Swamp Sweep" in Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Reuters - This news agency reported on Trump's approval rating falling to 38%.
- Fox News - This news outlet reported on Trump's approval rating on the economy being the lowest of either of his terms.
- YouGov - This organization was cited for its polling data on Trump's net approval with white and black Americans.
- CNN - This news organization's Harry Enten conducted a deep dive into Trump's approval numbers among Latino voters.
- Harvard University - Larry Summers, its former president, was mentioned in connection to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Websites & Online Resources
- Truth Social - Donald Trump's social media platform, where he posted replies to the democratic lawmakers' video and confirmed his meeting with Zaron Mamdani.
- World Liberty Financial - A cryptocurrency company started by Donald Trump and his sons.
- crooked.com/friends - Website to subscribe to Friends of the Pod for ad-free episodes and bonus content.
- crooked.com/subscribe - Website to subscribe to the "What a Day" nightly newsletter.
Other Resources
- "Scam Goddess" (Podcast) - Hosted by Lacy Mosley, this podcast is an "ode to fraud and all those who practice it."