Trump family is making billions on crypto. Their investors are losing money

Trump family is making billions on crypto. Their investors are losing money

July 9, 2026 · 21 min

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The episode discusses how the Trump family has profited from cryptocurrency while ordinary investors face losses, alongside a conversation with Ai Weiwei about censorship.

Reuters reporter Michelle Conlin details how President Trump and his family have made billions off the cryptocurrency industry, while most ordinary investors have lost money. And, Ai Weiwei, an acclaimed artist and activist, has faced censorship and surveillance throughout his career. He joins us to talk about his short book, “On Censorship.” See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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