Chris Christie Compares Trump’s $1.4 Billion Crypto Haul to Putin-Style Corruption
Key Points:
- Republican Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump's massive personal profits from cryptocurrency, likening it to the self-enrichment practices of Vladimir Putin.
- Trump's 2025 financial disclosure revealed he earned over $1.4 billion from crypto ventures, including more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a company he founded with his sons.
- Trump also made $635 million from his $TRUMP meme coin, launched shortly before his inauguration.
- Additional earnings included over $80 million from legal settlements with media companies and millions from Trump-branded merchandise such as watches, Bibles, and sneakers.