« Un abus scandaleux de la fonction présidentielle » : Trump peut-il monétiser l’accès à ses publications sur Truth Social ?

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | En temps normal, la seule perspective d’une enquête judiciaire aurait suffi à décourager ce genre de pratique, estime Renée Jones, professeure de droit au Boston College et ancienne directrice des finances d’entreprise à la SEC. DADO RUVIC / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - La holding du président américain lance ce samedi un abonnement à 100.000 dollars par mois donnant aux traders un accès anticipé à ses publications sur Truth Social. Une offre qui relance le débat sur la marchandisation du pouvoir.

Dans les États-Unis de Donald Trump, tout s’achète et tout se vend. Même la primeur d’une phrase présidentielle. Ce samedi 1er août, Trump Media, la société qui possède Truth Social, lance un service inédit : moyennant plusieurs dizaines de milliers de dollars par mois, les fonds spéculatifs et les salles de marché de Wall Street pourront bénéficier de quelques millisecondes d’avance pour voir les publications du président. Un avantage qui peut sembler bénin, mais aux conséquences énormes, les messages étant susceptibles d’influencer les cours en Bourse.

« Une longueur d’avance qui peut se traduire par des millions de dollars de gain sur le marché », rappelle John Plassard, responsable de la stratégie d’investissement chez Cité Gestion Banque Privée. L’initiative soulève une question vertigineuse, y compris aux États-Unis : le chef de l’État peut-il ainsi monétiser sa parole et en faire profiter le plus offrant ? Entre délit d’initié, éthique publique et risque de distorsion des marchés, Le Figaro décrypte les zones grises de cette forme inédite de marchandisation du pouvoir. » | Par Jean Kedroff | vendredi 31 juillet 2026

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How the Trump Family Made $10 Billion from the White House

July 31, 2026 | Donald Trump and his family have become billions of dollars richer since returning to the White House. This video goes through the full picture — from cryptocurrency schemes and defence contracts to luxury resorts, pardons for sale, and a $400 million jet from Qatar.

The numbers are staggering, and the questions they raise are serious. At least $10 billion accumulated while Americans face a $40 trillion national debt. This is not political opinion — these are documented transactions, reported figures, and public contracts. Make of that what you will.

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Zsolt Wilhelm mit Sandra Navidi im Gespräch: Trump ist tödlich für Amerika

July 31, 2026 | Die USA sind die reichste und mächtigste Nation der Welt. Doch im Vergleich zur EU sterben Menschen in Amerika früher, kommen vielfach öfter durch Gewalt und Drogen zu Tode und fürchten bei einem Krankenstand den Privatkonkurs. Und unter Donald Trump wird es noch schlimmer. Sozialleistungen werden eingedampft, Umweltschutz torpediert und Wissenschaft bekämpft. Wieso Trumps USA so krank und tödlich sind und welche Absicht dahintersteckt, darüber spreche ich mit Autorin und Anwältin Sandra Navidi.

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Steve Rosenberg: "Agriculture in Crisis": Russian Newspapers Write about Russia's Economic Problems

July 31, 2026 | Today one Russian paper claims Ukrainian strikes “haven’t yet caused Russia damage that could be regarded by the authorities as a reason to compromise.” Meanwhile, Russian “agriculture is plunging into crisis…construction already deep in the red.”

Putin Is Selling Off Russia's Gold. Is the War Economy Losing Steam? | DW News

July 30, 2026 | Russia has started selling gold from its reserves. It is not a sign of imminent collapse, but it does show Moscow is relying more heavily on the financial cushion built to withstand sanctions and war.

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Gary Stevenson: I'm Trying to Stop the Redistribution

He explains.

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Under Trump, the USA is well on its way to becoming a pariah state. — © Mark

The Communist Tyrant Who Created 100,000 Orphans | 60 Minutes Australia

July 27, 2026 | For almost a quarter of a century, ruthless Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena lived in absurd luxury across 21 palaces while their own citizens starved and suffered in extreme poverty. In this 1990 investigation, 60 Minutes uncovers the staggering criminal extravagance of the communist tyrant known as the Devil, featuring bizarre private home movies and a tour of his massive, unfinished "House of the People".

The Full-length Interview with Elon Musk | The Economist

July 29, 2026 | Elon Musk may be the most powerful man in the world. He’s worth almost $1trn, runs Tesla and SpaceX, boasts an enormous social-media following and, to top it all off, he reckons he’s pretty good at predicting the future, too.

In his first extended interview since SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, Elon Musk sat down with Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, at his Texas Gigafactory to talk about what he thinks this future holds. They discuss the timeline for AI overtaking human intelligence, the rapid progress of China, the reasons for his interest in Europe and why he thinks he “got a little too involved” in politics.

Hannity Stutters & Chokes Out a Lie Even He Can't Believe He's Telling

July 28, 2026 | Sean Hannity says that AI will fix all Americans' problems and will create a world of abundance. Jesse Dollemore responds...

I think that Elon Musk talks crap half the time. And suckers swallow it, hook, line, and sinker!
Listening to Scott Bessent in this video, he must be another one who is full of bullshit as well! Just as Ronald Reagan was.

In reality, Reagan was a third-rate actor who had an economic system named after him: Reaganomics. Go figure! I doubt that the man ever studied any economics in his life!

Reaganomics and Thatcherism should carry much of the blame for the mess we find ourselves in today. For example: Do you really think that we would have seen the current ENORMOUS wealth INEQUALITY without Reagan and Thatcher’s “trickle-down economics” BULLSHIT? And all those tax breaks they gave the already superrich?

Unfortunately, I am ashamed to have to admit it, even I bought in to the bullshit. At that time, I was a huge fan of Thatcher and even of Reagan.

Even though both of them did some good—I wouldn’t deny that—but they also caused a hell of a lot of harm to so many. The UK has never been the same since. Nor has America, for that matter! And now, we have this bullshitter par excellence, Elon Musk, to contend with! From what I have read, he is as high as a kite half the time. Many of his utterances sound like it, too! 😊 — © Mark Alexander

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Steve Rosenberg: Some Russian Regions Experiencing "Fuel Discomfort" - One Russian Paper on the Fuel Shortage

July 28, 2026 | One of today’s Russian papers notes that yesterday the Duma speaker “repeated five times ‘Russia. Putin. Victory.” He was later awarded a medal (by the president). Meanwhile, some Russian regions are still experiencing “noticeable fuel discomfort”.

Yanis Varoufakis: Capitalism Does NOT Celebrate Competition; It Trends towards Monopoly

Yanis elucidates the problems of capitalism.

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The Ivanka Trump, Kanye West Albania Situation Is Crazy

July 27, 2026 | For more than a decade, Albanian Prime Minster Edi Rama has been viewed as the liberal, cosmopolitan face of a rapidly changing Albania.

The reality behind this façade, however, is much different, and recent events highlighted by both Ivanka Trump and Kanye West are exposing the true nature of one of Europe's favorite politicians.

Why Is Germany’s Far Right Winning Young Voters?

July 27, 2026 | In Germany the radical right is on the rise. The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has gone from the fringes to the second largest party in federal government. And it is expected to win more state elections this autumn.

So how did the AfD become so popular in a country that's worked so hard to distance itself from its fascist history? And could it be stopped?

Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Olivia Case, Jesse Fox.

Nick Clegg: No Other Country Has Punched Itself in the Face Like Britain

Nick Clegg speaks the truth and eminent good sense.

Yanis Varoufakis: America DEPENDS on Instability!

Yanis explains.

Steve Rosenberg: "Back to Square One": Russian Newspaper Downbeat on Ukraine War Diplomacy

July 27, 2026 | “We’re back to square one,” declares one Russian newspaper this morning on “efforts to settle the Russia-Ukraine conflict.” Another paper quotes Vladimir Putin as saying “We didn’t start a war”, nearly 4 ½ years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Alastair Campbell on Why Andy Burnham Could Succeed Where Others Failed | Talk to Al Jazeera

July 26, 2026 | Alastair Campbell, former spokesman to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, says Brexit left Britain weaker and less confident, triggering years of political instability and seven prime ministers in a decade.

He believes Andy Burnham has the empathy and leadership to turn the country around, but only if he can rebuild the economy, restore trust and lead the UK beyond the Brexit era. He warns that the Labour Party must win on its own agenda; not by trying to out-Reform Reform or out-Green the Greens.

Trump Aides ‘Don’t See a Way Out’ of Iran War: Senator Whitehouse | The Bottom Line

July 26, 2026 | The Americans who voted for President Donald Trump are seeing a “wholesale violation” of his campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars, especially the United States-Israel war on Iran,

US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.

Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.

Proof That Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Talking About

July 24, 2026 | Elon Musk goes into full vaporware mode as he makes up a lot of insane predictions. John Iadarola and Brett Erlich break it down on The Damage Report. …

This is an excellent video, but it would be so much better if the lip movements were in sync with the speech! — © Mark Alexander

How Trump's 'Ego War' Could 'Break the Global Oil Market Place' | Malcolm Nance

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This Iran War Escalation Could Crash the Global Oil Market

Jul 25, 2026 | The US war against Iran is expanding into a larger regional conflict. After Trump sabotaged a diplomatic agreement, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now Yemen's Ansar Allah (known commonly as the Houthis) has declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, shutting down oil exports in the Red Sea. Ben Norton explains how this escalation could cause a severe crisis in the global oil market.

Saudi Arabia vs. UAE: How the Iran War Deepened This Gulf Rivalry | Mapped Out

July 25, 2026 | Saudi Arabia and the US have announced a nuclear deal that has rocked the Gulf. The landmark agreement would establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia with the help of US companies. Critics fear it could lead to Saudi Arabia developing nuclear weapons or even set off a nuclear arms race in the Gulf.

This deal is likely to be a new layer of a deep-seated and bitter rivalry in the Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE already has a nuclear deal with the US, albeit a less extensive one.

The news of this controversial deal follows attacks from Iran on the Gulf in the context of the US-Israeli war on Iran. This war has transformed the Gulf and sharpened the Saudi-UAE rivalry further.

The countries' leaders Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) of Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) of the UAE used to be bros, but their race to dominate the Gulf has soured the relationship.

From trying to build the biggest skyscraper like Burh Khalifa and Jeddah Tower, to buying up football clubs like Manchester City and Newcastle United, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will compete on anything. But this competition is fuelling conflicts in Sudan and Yemen with devastating human consequences.

As the US withdraws from its role as security guarantor in the region, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are scrambling to align themselves with new partners. The UAE is particularly working with Israel and might even be building and sharing military facilities with them in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

Can these neighbors find any common ground — or might this rivalry and the possible new nuclear deal split the Middle East even more?

Pulitzer Winner Ada Ferrer Explains What Exile Really Means | The Moment Podcast

Jul 22, 2026 | For Ada Ferrer, making sense of the ties between the United States and Cuba has always been personal. Brought to New Jersey as a baby, she became an immigrant before she could even talk, joining what is now a diaspora of over 2.9 million people. Ferrer went on to become one of the country's leading historians of the Caribbean island and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Ferrer joins Jorge and Paola to unpack the latest chapter in the decades-long relationship between the two countries and what the worst-case scenario could be for Cubans. They also discuss her new book, Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter, tracing her own family history from slavery to the pursuit of the American Dream.

Rob Groves: Burnham's Brexit Reset vs the Farage Clause

July 25, 2026 | Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister brings a new Europe minister, a fresh call with Brussels, and a reset that might finally go further than Starmer's timid version ever did. But the EU isn't just hoping for the best, they're planning for the worst, with a clause reportedly nicknamed after Nigel Farage.

Michael Lambert: Starmer's Dithering and Indecision Is Why He Had to Go

July 24, 2026 | Keir Starmer was meant to bring stability and clear direction to the UK. Instead, his time as Prime Minister has been defined by endless dithering, policy U-turns, and a reliance on vacuous focus-group slogans.

In this video, I break down why Starmer's premiership will likely be remembered as one of the most ineffective in recent memory. From his failure to address the economic consequences of Brexit to his reactionary approach to immigration and law and order, it’s clear that he never had an idea and didn’t have a clue.

What did you make of Starmer's time in office? Did he deliver on any of his promises, or was it just more of the same?


Even though I am no longer a smoker, I shall never forgive Starmer for introducing a law banning smoking for adults. This is not about health. Of course, smoking is not a healthy habit, but there are very many other unhealthy habits which people indulge in which are not banned. So why single out smoking? Drinking alcohol is also not healthy. Should we ban that too?

The main reason why I am particularly against banning smoking for adults is because such a law is utterly undemocratic and totally infantilizing. Only a left-winger, or an idiot who doesn’t understand the meaning of democracy, could ever come up with such a stupid, ludicrous, unworkable law. — © Mark Alexander

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Argentina: Inflation Crashes, Poverty Rises, Inside Javier Milei's Revolution | Documentary - JV

June 28, 2026

Even though I have no crystal ball, as an economics major, I will make a prediction (which I have made before)… This reckless experiment in anarcho-capitalism will end in tears. It will fail. This is not what I wish for the Argentinian people. They deserve better. But I cannot see how this radical experiment can possibly work. Time might prove me wrong, of course; but I doubt it. — © Mark Alexander

Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine for Abusing Its Power in Europe

THE NEW YORK TIMES: At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.

In a decision likely to intensify trans-Atlantic trade tensions, European Union regulators on Thursday hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally undercutting competition through its dominance as a search engine.

President Trump has previously threatened to retaliate against the European Union for what he views as the unfair targeting of American technology companies. The Google decision comes when he is weighing a new batch of tariffs on the European Union and other major trading partners.

In explaining Thursday’s fine of 890 million euros, regulators in Brussels said Google had used its position as the world’s largest search engine to unfairly boost its services in areas like shopping, travel, games and language translation. Google displayed its own services more prominently at the top of search results, while relegating competing services farther down the page, according to regulators.

The European Commission, which conducted the investigation, also concluded that the tech giant used unfair restrictions on its Google Play app store that prevent app developers from communicating with users, or conducting transactions that could reduce the fees Google can collect. » | Adam Satariano and Jeanna Smialek | Adam Satariano reported from London and Jeanna Smialek from Brussels. | Thursday, July 23, 2026

Cuba After Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs | Feature Documentary

Premiered Jun 23, 2026 | From directors Abby Martin and Matt Belen, Cuba After Castro delivers the definitive portrait of Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuba’s first leader born after the Revolution. Through this unprecedented in-depth interview we see a vision of revolutionary Cuba suppressed in the west: a nation of collective values and defiance in the face of constant threats from the United States.

The film chronicles Diaz-Canel’s formation as an unexpected successor to the Castros — an unassuming organizer molded by the revolutionary process. Confronting a perfect storm of intensified U.S. sanctions, a media war, a devastating pandemic, and historic domestic protests. Díaz-Canel reflects on navigating these existential crises for the nation he has come to lead.

Sadistic And Depraved’ - Journalist Who’s Visited Cuba Describes U.S. Policy

July 23, 2026 | Donald Trump is not just threatening war against Cuba, but his sanctions against the island nation are having severe and deadly consequences. Its power grid is collapsing and Cuba’s most vulnerable are dying.

After a visit from CIA Director John Ratcliffe in May, it is making sweeping economic changes that journalist Abby Martin says could raise inequality.

In the midst of this crisis, Martin became the first U.S. journalist to interview Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel, as part of a provocative documentary entitled ‘Cuba After Castro.’

Martin’s documentary tells the untold story of the Cuban people. “Death is the policy. Mass murder is the policy that has been stated for decades to make the Cuban people suffer and overthrow their government.”

This in-depth conversation on the consequences of U.S. foreign policy goes beyond Cuba, as Mehdi and Martin also discuss her previous documentaries, centered around Israel’s crimes against Palestinians. Mehdi asks Martin about occupied Gaza, Israel, Marco Rubio and MORE. …

Swiss Divided over Restricting Real Estate Market for Foreigners

SWISSINFO.CH: The consultation on the planned tightening of the Lex Koller law has revealed a deep divide between the political camps. Whilst business organisations and estate agents warn of serious disadvantages, political parties on both the left and right welcome the proposal.

The Swiss government intends to respond to the tight situation on the housing market by tightening the rules. In future, people living abroad will no longer be allowed to buy shares in listed residential property companies. The consultation on the plans ended on Wednesday.

The left-wing Social Democrat Party and right-wing Swiss People’s Party supported the proposal. They argued that foreign capital was driving up property prices. » | SWI | Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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‘BONKERS’ US Saudi Nuclear Deal Shows How ‘Dependent’ Trump Is on MBS

July 22, 2026 | President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium on its own soil.

The proposed 30-year deal is expected to face scrutiny in Congress, with critics warning it could increase the risk of nuclear proliferation and fuel a regional arms race. Supporters argue it will strengthen the US-Saudi alliance and keep Riyadh aligned with Washington rather than rivals such as China or Russia. Matt Frei and Mark Urban discuss what it all means in this segment of the Fourcast Indicators.


Dismember a journalist and be rewarded by getting all the privileges! Something looks wrong with this picture! As I have said before: Trump is trash! — © Mark Alexander

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Saudi Arabia, between Repression and Transformation | DW Documentary

Jan 1, 2026 | Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia. For almost a decade, he has been radically transforming the country — at a breath-taking pace.

Where is the modernizer and despot steering the kingdom?

Saudi Arabia is the world's leading exporter of crude oil. But Crown Prince MBS wants to prepare the country for the post-oil era.

Two-thirds of the country's population is under 30 years old, and the crown prince is taking radical measures to turn the previously strictly conservative society on its head.

The documentary shows how contradictory Mohammed bin Salman's ambitions for his "Vision 2030" are, as it takes a look behind the scenes of the transformation.

On the one hand, there is the "Neom" project, which aims to create a futuristic new megacity in the desert. Tourism is to be expanded, major music and sporting events are to be brought to the country, and an extravagant lifestyle is being promoted. At the same time, an authoritarian style of government continues to prevail, dissidents are sometimes brutally suppressed, and women's rights are still not fully granted - even if the influence of the ultra-conservative religious leaders of Wahhabism is no longer as strong as it once was.

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Iran-Backed Houthis Expand Conflict With Red Sea Blockade

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The move against Saudi ships will add new pressure on energy markets. Tehran said it had received new proposals from mediators.

The Houthis, the Iran-backed armed faction in Yemen, said they would impose a blockade on Saudi ships, threatening to open a new front in the Middle East conflict and raising the pressure on volatile global energy markets.

The announcement was made as many in the region were tensely watching to see if the rounds of bombardment between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf would continue to escalate. The two countries traded new attacks on Monday, with Iran targeting countries that host U.S. military bases, despite efforts by mediators to calm tensions.

The latest hostilities initially focused on the Strait of Hormuz, but they have expanded into a cycle of attacks and counterattacks that have killed at least three American service members since Friday, hit Arab states across the Persian Gulf and damaged critical infrastructure in Iran and U.S.-allied Kuwait.

Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has reduced global fuel supplies, pushing prices upward, but Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally, has been able to reroute some of its exports through the Red Sea. If the Houthis follow through on their statement that they will not allow Saudi vessels to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the southern portal to the Red Sea, it would worsen the global fuel crisis. Iran War Live Updates » | Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar, Sanam Mahoozi and Yan Zhuang | Monday, July 20, 2026

The master of the 'Art of the Deal' has got himself into a real fix with this illegitimate and unnecessary Iran War, hasn't he? He's in a fix, and so is the global economy. — © Mark Alexander

Burnham Becomes U.K. Prime Minister and Pledges to End Homelessness

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In his first address, Andy Burnham acknowledged that he is Britain’s seventh leader in a decade and vowed to usher in a “circuit breaker moment” to change the direction of government.

Andy Burnham became the leader of Britain on Monday, capping an extraordinary demonstration of political power in which he easily won a seat in Parliament and swiftly engineered the resignation of the sitting prime minister.

In his first remarks at Downing Street, Mr. Burnham pledged to “put the care of people at the heart of everything I do” and said his move into Britain’s top job will be a “circuit breaker moment” to change the direction that government has taken over the last four decades.

“I know people at home are fed up with politics,” he told supporters. “I hear you, and I want to be honest with you. We have not been good enough, and we need to be better. We will be.”

Mr. Burnham is Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, reflecting a period of turmoil that began with the Brexit vote in 2016, when voters severed ties to Europe. Earlier on Monday, Mr. Burnham traveled to Buckingham Palace, where King Charles III formally asked him to form a government.

There were early signs on Monday that Mr. Burnham had begun forming his new cabinet. David Lammy, who was deputy prime minister under Mr. Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer, announced he was leaving government. Rachel Reeves also confirmed that she was out as chancellor of the Exchequer, overseeing the nation’s finances.

In his speech, Mr. Burnham announced one new policy, saying he would end “rough sleeping,” a British term for homelessness. But there have been signals recently that he will shift some aspects of Mr. Starmer’s agenda. Live Updates » | Michael D. Shear | Reporting from London | Monday, July 20, 2026

Sir William Browder on Trump's Capitulation to Russia, as the Wars in Iran and Ukraine Rage On

July 20, 2026 | Sir William Browder joins Anthony Davis to discuss Putin’s efforts in Ukraine, against NATO and the shifting world order as Trump fails to end the war in Iran and blames China for election interference. And was Lindsey Graham another victim of Russian poisoning? Only on The Weekend Show.

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How the World’s Worst Person Became the First Trillionaire

July 19, 2026 | “When people can buy elections, when people can buy governments… that for me is a fundamentally a threat to democracy.

Being against billionaires is not a left right issue. This is about whether you care about democracy or not.” The world’s worst person is also the world’s first trillionaire.

In this latest episode of ‘Unshocked,’ Naomi Klein and Mehdi Hasan break down what Elon Musk’s trillionaire status means for democracy, capitalism, and the rise of racism.

In the conversation, Naomi and Mehdi explain how political corruption, government subsidies, and IPO promises make up Musk’s new trillionaire status.

They also dive into what the increased influence of billionaires means for the state of democracy, noting how Musk is taking advantage over people’s anger over wealth inequality and directing it to migrants. They also discuss how SpaceX IPO is based on unrealistic goals, Musk’s feud with Ro Khanna and protests in Albania over the Trump family.

Democracy Now! "How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies": Northwestern Prof Jeffrey Winters on Book The Blind Spot

May 27, 2026 | We speak with political scientist Jeffrey Winters about his new book, The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies. Winters argues that democracy's failure to address wealth inequality is by design. While voters have a say on some issues, oligarchs, who succeed in maintaining economic inequality by fighting against wealth redistribution, have more power.

"Liberal democracies around the world are now among the most unequal societies ever to have existed in human history," says Winters.

China’s Latest A.I. Breakthrough Threatens America’s Lead

THE NEW YORK TIMES: China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.

The contest between China and the United States for supremacy in artificial intelligence escalated on Friday when the Chinese start-up Moonshot AI released a new A.I. model that appeared to narrow the lead held by well-funded American competitors.

Moonshot said that the model, Kimi K3, was the world’s largest open-source A.I. system, allowing anyone to use, modify and build on it freely. The company said that Kimi K3 performed as well as leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic at some key tasks.

The release coincided with an address by Xi Jinping, China’s leader, in which he outlined an ambitious vision for global A.I. development that cast China as the champion of an open approach to the technology.

“A.I. development should not be a solo performance by a single country but a symphony of international cooperation,” Mr. Xi said. China was “ready to work with all parties to seize the opportunities of A.I. development,” he said.

The market reaction was immediate. Stocks fell on Friday, with the Nasdaq dropping about 1 percent as investors sold shares of U.S. companies that make the computer chips needed to power A.I., including Nvidia and Intel. » | Meaghan Tobin and Cade Metz | Meaghan Tobin reported from New York and Cade Metz from San Francisco. | Friday, July 17, 2026

Michael Lambert: I Found Out that Nobody Cares about the By-election

July 17, 2026 | I went to the seaside this week. I went to Clacton to experience the excitement of the coming by-election; but what I found was something much more concerning for our democracy.

I spoke to more than 40 people, and what astonished me was the sheer number of voters who knew nothing about the by-election or simply didn't care about politics at all.

Of those who did, the divide was stark: either a cult-like devotion to Nigel Farage, or a damning view of him as an opportunist chancer.

In this video, I break down the conversations I had, the misinformation being spread, and why the "they are all the same" narrative is dangerous for our political discourse.


Nigel Farage is indeed a charlatan. I agree with you totally. Unfortunately, many people in this country are not discerning enough to be able to observe his character flaws. I cannot help but worry for the future of democracy in this country. In fact, with Trump in power in the US as well, I cannot help but worry about the future of democracy in the West as a whole. — © Mark Alexander

Chataeu Diadem at Davidoff of London - Emily, Edward and Eddie Sahakian

Jul 16, 2026 Emily (‪@ Chateau Diadem‬ ) Edward and Eddie Sahakian finally gather at Davidoff of London to catch up and discuss the creation of Chateau Diadem.

Iran Threatens to Shut Crucial Red Sea Energy Route | DW News

Jul 15, 2026 | Tehran has warned that, if Washington's naval blockade continues, it could use its Houthi allies in Yemen to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea.

The narrow waterway links it to the Gulf of Aden. If both that and the Strait of Hormuz were to be shut simultaneously, it could cripple global trade in ways this war has, so far, not seen.

Gibraltar Scraps Border Checks with Spain | DW News

Jul 16, 2026 | After years of post-Brexit wrangling, border checks between Spain and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar have been abolished. The move changes everyday life for some 15,000 daily commuters in Spain's far south but also sheds light on post-Brexit Europe. Jason Dittmer, Professor of Political Geography, tells DW this marks a 'new era' in relations between Gibraltar and the EU.

L’Union européenne va-t-elle vraiment interdire les packs de bouteilles d’eau à partir du 12 août ?

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Les films de fardelage, ces plastiques rétractables qui emballent plusieurs produits ensemble dans un pack, sont dans le collimateur de Bruxelles. Mais plusieurs d’entre eux devraient être épargnés. JEAN-PIERRE CLATOT / AFP
LE FIGARO : Des messages relayés sur les réseaux sociaux affirment qu’un règlement européen adopté l’an dernier veut faire disparaître les plastiques qui lient les bouteilles d’eau entre elles.

L’Union européenne veut-elle la peau des packs d’eau au nom de la protection de l’environnement ? Selon des messages relayés sur les réseaux sociaux par plusieurs utilisateurs, ces emballages seraient interdits à partir du 12 août 2026. L’eurodéputée RN Virginie Joron a elle-même publié début juillet un message accompagné d’une image générée par IA montrant un consommateur obligé de porter ses bouteilles d’eau en vrac. « Le règlement PPWR entre en vigueur le 12 août 2026, écrit l’élue. Un des objectifs à terme : réduire les emballages groupés. Résultat concret : adieu les packs d’eau avec poignée, bonjour les bouteilles à transporter séparément. » » | Par Thibaut Déléaz | mercredi 15 juillet 2026

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Iran War Oil Shock: How World Economy on Brink of Something ‘Even Worse’

July 14, 2026 | President Donald Trump has U-turned on his threat to charge cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as much as 20% - but the US and Iran have continued trading strikes as Trump has told the US Congress that war has resumed.

So, can the US gain the upper hand? Will more US bombs and bullets really help? And has this whole episode proven that the memorandum of understanding, which was meant to end the conflict, was destined to fail.

In this episode of The Fourcast Indicators, presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Defence and Intelligence Analyst, Mark Urban are joined by former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, who is now a senior fellow at The Foundation for Defence of Democracies.

Trump ‘Flails’ Over Strait of Hormuz Plan after Fourth Night of Strikes

Jul 15, 2026 | “It looks like someone without really any plan, scrabbling for anything that will stick.”

Trump has renewed his threat to bomb Iran bridges and power plants in an attempt to resolve conversations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, says Arieh Kovler.


If there really is going to be all this investment by Gulf countries in the US economy, one can only conclude that this will eventually lead to the increasing Islamization of the USA! Trump is such a good dealmaker, such a good strategist. — © Mark Alexander

Are US Politicians Too Old? | Global News Podcast

July 14, 2026 | The death of the longtime Repblican senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, and the hospitalisation of his 84-year-old colleague Mitch McConnell, have raised new questions about the advanced age of America's political leaders.

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday last month - becoming just the second octogenarian president after Joe Biden. Several lawmakers are even older, including 84-year-old Bernie Sanders, 86-year-old Nancy Pelosi, and 92-year-old Chuck Grassley.

And while the likes of Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are still in their 40s, the age in the Senate is around 65 - a time of life when most Americans have retired.

We ask the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush about the benefits and drawbacks of an elder political class, why voters choose old age pensioners to represent them, and who may lead the US into the future, as some of its most powerful politicians near the ends of their careers.


Are American politicians too old? What a silly question! Of course they are too old! Most of them are geriatrics! In fact, America is a gerontocracy! An oligarchic, corrupt, gerontocracy! The super-corrupt Geriatric-in-Chief is the Orange Mussolini! Not only is he old and corrupt, he suffers from brain-rot too! — © Mark Alexander

The Revival of Spain's Dictator Franco? | DW Documentary

July 14, 2026 | Ninety years ago, a coup against the Spanish Republic led to Francisco Franco's dictatorship. Today, many people of all ages in Spain are romanticizing that regime, a trend fuelled by the far-right political party Vox.

After Franco's death in 1975, Spain's democracy was established based on the Amnesty Law of 1977, which shielded Franco-era agents and officials from prosecution. But victims are still demanding justice and compensation.

Today, there are two opposing narratives: One is based on a duty to tell the truth, while the other uses nostalgia to revive a former authoritarian system of government.

Between the ruling left-wing coalition, right wing parties and the far right, there appears to be no path forward to reconcile conflicting views of Franco's legacy. Against the backdrop of this political divide, even some young people long for the old order under Franco.

Right-wing populists are exploiting this trend to once again call democracy into question — especially the far-right party Vox, whose influence is growing among voters.


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Britain’s Inequality Problem...And How To Solve It | How To Get Filthy Rich | Channel 4 Docs

Jul 12, 2026 | Ex-trader, economist and social media sensation Gary Stevenson says the growing wealth gap is the root of many of the UK’s problems. And he knows what to do about it: tax the filthy rich.

WARNING: This documentary contains strong language.

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US Iran Talks Face Persistent Impasse

July 11, 2026 | Bloomberg Economics analysts Becca Wasser and Dina Esfandiary say the US and Iran remain far apart on key issues, with intermittent strikes and negotiations likely to define the conflict for the foreseeable future. They say technical talks on Iran's nuclear program are a constructive step, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and implementation of the memorandum of understanding continue to hinder progress.

The Trillionaire Is Here: What Happens Next?

Jul 11, 2026 | Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, creating a fortune unlike anything seen in modern history.

Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman and Yale economist Natasha Sarin argue the milestone is about far more than one entrepreneur’s wealth—it reflects how today’s economy rewards ownership of rapidly-appreciating assets, and exposes the limits of a tax system designed more than a century ago.

Bloomberg wealth reporter Ben Steverman notes that while America has seen fortunes of comparable economic influence before, the concentration of wealth in today’s technology sector has reignited debates over taxation, political influence, inequality, and whether capitalism can continue rewarding innovation without widening the gap between the very richest Americans and everyone else.

Americans Are NOT Wealthy: The Truth about the US Economy

Juyl 11, 2026 | Many western economists and media outlets claim that Americans are wealthier than Europeans, but this is not true; it's based on a misunderstanding of the difference between average wealth and median wealth.

Ben Norton explains how the extreme inequality in the US make its average wealth misleadingly look high, and why GDP per capita is not a good measurement. He debunks the myth of "Europoors", which is often spread by Donald Trump supporters.

Rob Groves: Farage's Runaway Gravy Train Derails

July 11, 2026 | Nigel Farage built his entire brand on being the one honest man taking on a corrupt establishment.

This week, the facts underneath Reform UK's accounts tell a very different story: an undisclosed £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, a convicted fraudster acting as the party's unofficial treasurer, money routed through a renamed company and an Australian currency exchange nobody can trace, deputy leader Richard Tice's murky Dubai property deal, and Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick under active Metropolitan Police investigation over an allegedly illegal foreign donation.

Meanwhile Farage has triggered a pointless by-election in Clacton, running unopposed against novelty candidate Count Binface, in a transparent bid to dodge the scrutiny closing in from the parliamentary standards commissioner, the Met, the National Crime Agency and his own furious donors.

Gavin Newsom: We Need a National Tax on Billionaires. Here's Why

June 26, 2026 | It's time for a national billionaires tax and a new social contract.

10% of Americans own two-thirds of the wealth.

Wages have stagnated. The cost of living has skyrocketed. The system is fundamentally broken.

The federal tax code, a corporate code, and an inheritance code were written for a different set of Americans.

It’s time for an economic reset.


Earlier generations would have had a revolution by now. Have they gone out of fashion? Or will they come back into fashion?

By the way, fort hat “trickle-down economics” Gavin Newsom spoke of, we can thank the Old Gipper and Maggie for selling that crap to the public. — © Mark Alexander

Vendepatrias: These Leaders Are Selling Out Their Countries for Money

Ben Norton gives us the low down on these traitors.

Cadbury Changed Their Recipe for Australia. Here's What They're Still Putting in Yours

Cadbury removed palm oil from Dairy Milk for Australian consumers after public complaints forced a recipe reversal. Your bar still contains it.

Here's why that happened — and what it's costing you. The same company. The same bar. Different ingredients depending on where you live — and different standards depending on how much consumers push back.

In this video I break down: — What palm oil replaced in Dairy Milk and why it changes the product — Why Cadbury reversed the decision in Australia but kept it in the UK recipe — The margin mechanics behind the substitution — and what you're actually paying for — How UK food labelling rules allow this to happen legally

This isn't about one chocolate bar. It's about the same pattern repeated across the UK food supply — quiet ingredient changes, same packaging, same price, smaller product for you and larger margin for them.

I'm Ben. I'm a working farmer, a primary producer. I don't supply supermarkets. That gives me a very clear view of where quality is lost in the food chain. It's rarely at the farm. It's in the decisions made in corporate boardrooms by people who have never grown, raised, or processed the food they're selling you.


I stopped buying Cadbury’s chocolate a long time ago. I noticed a change in the taste, though I didn’t know why. I always buy real chocolate: Swiss chocolate. Or Belgian chocolate. British chocolate isn’t real chocolate at all. And most foods that come from America is of poor quality anyway. — © Mark Alexander

Trump's Iran War Is 'an Absolutely Stupid Adventure' | Patrick Sigler-Lathrop

July 9, 2026 | Patrick Sigler-Lathrop joins Amy Kellogg to discuss Trump's renewed Iran conflict, the future of NATO and whether Europe can rely on the U.S. anymore. They also examine Trump's $2.2 billion windfall, accusations of "gross corruption," why he continues to resonate with voters, and what the 2026 midterms could mean for the rest of his presidency.

Trump wouldn't sell anything to me, I can assure this gentleman. I find Trump a complete and utter turn-off! — © Mark Alexander

Carol Thatcher: The Tories Stabbed My Mother in the Back; It Stayed with Her | The Daily T

Oct 17, 2025 | This week marks 100 years since the birth of former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - one of the most influential figures in modern British politics.

In this exclusive interview for The Daily T podcast, Camilla and Tim sit down with her daughter, Carol Thatcher, to explore what it was like growing up with Britain’s first female Prime Minister.

Carol offers a rare, personal insight into life inside Number 10 Downing Street, sharing intimate stories of her mother’s work ethic, her approach to power, and the personal side of a political icon. She reflects on how Thatcher’s leadership continues to inspire female politicians, the political fallout after the Tories ousted her, and why her mother still holds a near-mythic status within the Conservative Party.

‘We Are Ready to Defend Every Inch…’: Denmark PM Dares Trump over Greenland at NATO

July 8, 2026 | Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addresses renewed questions over Greenland at the NATO Summit, reaffirming sovereignty, invoking NATO’s collective defense pledge, and outlining Europe’s security priorities on Ukraine and rearmament. Her remarks come amid fresh scrutiny of Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland and underscore the alliance’s commitment to territorial integrity.

Groenland : Trump mécontent de l’Otan, le Danemark réaffirme que son territoire « n’est pas à vendre »

LE FIGARO : La première ministre danoise Mette Frederiksen a réaffirmé que le Groenland « n’est pas à vendre », en réponse au président américain qui estime que ce territoire autonome danois devrait être placé sous le contrôle des États-Unis.

« Le Groenland n'est bien évidemment pas à vendre », a réaffirmé mercredi la première ministre danoise Mette Frederiksen au sommet de l'Otan à Ankara, en réponse à de nouvelles déclarations de Donald Trump. « J'ai entendu le président américain hier, et je pense que la position des États-Unis est malheureusement très claire sur ce sujet, et notre position est tout aussi claire depuis le début: le Groenland n'est bien évidemment pas à vendre », a-t-elle dit devant la presse à son arrivée. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 8 juillet 2026

Trump Orders US to Cut All Trade with Spain

Screenshot taken from this Telegraph article. | Donald Trump said the US would cut off all trade with Spain Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images
THE TELEGRAPH: Donald Trump has ordered the US to cut off all trade with Spain, calling it a “terrible partner” in Nato.

The US president said he had told Scott Bessent, his treasury secretary, to cease trade with the country, accusing it of failing to contribute enough to the alliance.

Speaking alongside Mark Rutte, Nato’s general secretary, at a press conference in Turkey, Mr Trump said on Wednesday: “Spain is a terrible partner in Nato. They don’t participate. They don’t pay. I don’t want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please, including visits.

“Don’t even talk to them. They’re hopeless, bad people.” » | Chris Price | Markets Editor | Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Nanny: Give the child its rattle and dummy — be quick! © Mark Alexander

Gary Stevenson Says Britain Is FINISHED Unless We Fix This Problem

July 6, 2026

What Drives Donald Trump’s Delusion that He Rules the World | 60 Minutes Australia

July 5, 2026 | Think you know what Donald Trump is really like? Think again. Insiders reveal extraordinary details of what goes on in the Oval Office.

Zum 250. Unabhängigkeitstag der USA haben viele wenig Lust zu feiern, so Sandra Navidi | ntv

July 5, 2026 | Zum 250. Unabhängigkeitstag der Vereinigten Staaten haben viele im Land wenig Lust zu feiern, konstatiert Sandra Navidi. Donald Trumps rigoros-nationalistische Politik vertieft die politischen Gräben immer mehr, so die USA- und Finanzexpertin.

Donald Trump ist der dümmste Präsident der USA, den es je gegeben hat. Der dümmste, der gierigste und der unehrlichste. Und die Einfältigen saugen das alles begierig auf. — © Mark Alexander

Deutschland — Constantin Schreiber: „Droht uns die Verarmung?“

Jun 1, 2026 | Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland sind arm. Die Armutsquote ist in den vergangenen Jahren gestiegen und betrifft inzwischen rund 13 Millionen Menschen.

Besonders alarmierend ist, dass immer mehr Menschen trotz Arbeit armutsgefährdet sind und kaum finanzielle Rücklagen bilden können. Viele Beschäftigte arbeiten ihr gesamtes Leben, müssen aber dennoch befürchten, im Alter nur eine geringe Rente zu erhalten. Die steigende Nachfrage bei Tafeln und Lebensmittelhilfen zeigt, dass finanzielle Not längst nicht mehr nur Randgruppen betrifft.

Gleichzeitig wächst der Wohlstand in vielen anderen Ländern schneller als in Deutschland, während die deutsche Wirtschaft unter schwachem Wachstum, hohen Kosten und mangelnden Investitionen leidet. Immer mehr Menschen leben finanziell auf Kante und können unerwartete Ausgaben kaum noch bewältigen.

The UK Survey Result That Has USA Big Tech Worried

Jul 4, 2026 | Two-thirds of the British public want the government to tax the American tech giants MORE. Donald Trump has responded by threatening a 100% tariff on everything Britain sells to the US unless we scrap our Digital Services Tax. In this video I take a proper look at the DST: what it actually is, why the "it'll put up prices for consumers" argument is a con job cooked up by the tech lobby, and why Trump's tariff threats deserve to be laughed out of the room.

USA: Donald Trump baut Washington um

ul 2, 2026 | Donald Trump will die Hauptstadt Washington umbauen. Er hat bereits das Oval Office nach seinem Geschmack umgestaltet – mit Gold, Ornamenten und Porträts. Jetzt lässt er direkt gegenüber einen Ballsaal für 600 Millionen Dollar bauen, plant einen 76 Meter hohen Triumphbogen am Potomac River und schreibt per Dekret Klassizismus als Pflicht-Baustil für Bundesgebäude vor. Und das alles in dem Jahr, in dem die USA ihren 250. Geburtstag feiern.

Aber Washington ist keine gewöhnliche Stadt, sondern durchgeplant bis ins Detail: Sichtachsen, Monumente und Freiflächen erzählen die politische Geschichte der USA. Genau deshalb sind Trumps Bauprojekte so umstritten – sie stören dieses Gleichgewicht. Wir zeigen anhand mehrerer Beispiele, wie Trump Washington gerade verändert und warum es dabei um mehr geht als persönlichen Geschmack.

Will Farage's Finances Lead to His Downfall?

Jul 3, 2026 | Nigel Farage has drawn increasing political and public scrutiny for a £5 million personal gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024. Farage says it’s for his security and nobody else’s business, but has he made a political misstep which risks his future aspirations to be PM? And do extra revelations about his property portfolio and his lucrative role with a gold bullion company add extra pressure?

Sandra Navidi: Trumps Kasino-Kapitalismus - Umverteilung von unten nach oben: Trump und das System gewinnen immer!

Jul 3, 2026 | Donald Trump ist die Verkörperung der „Casino-Wirtschaft“. Wetten, Manipulation, Korruption: Den Kasino-Kapitalismus gab es schon lange vor Trump, aber er hat ihn perfektioniert. Wenn immer mehr Menschen es ihm gleichtun, sei es auf Aktien-Apps oder auf Wett Plattformen wie Polymarket oder Kalchi, weil sie das Gefühl haben, dass sie allein mit Arbeit finanziell nicht weiterkommen, wird das zu einem wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Problemen.

Farage’s Money-making Business: 'The Public Deserves to Know' | Fraser Nelson & Andrew Neil

Jul 2, 2026 | “He doesn’t seem to welcome this particular part of the scrutiny that comes with public life.”

Farage isn’t “great” at declaring financial gifts and properties, but the public deserves to know, given that he is still widely seen as the person most likely to become prime minister, says The Times’s Fraser Nelson.

'Corruption Is the Only Word for This' | Andrew Neil on Donald Trump’s ‘Shameful’ Wealth

Jul 1, 2026 | “This is greed on a massive scale.”

The mandatory disclosure of the US President’s income shows that Trump’s presidency has “much more in common with a medieval court," proving that the American system of checks and balances are "totally incapable of doing anything about it", says Times Radio’s Andrew Neil.


I can’t wait for R Day! It can’t come fast enough! 😊 — © Mark Alexander

Andy Burnham Outlines His Vision for UK Economy with Promise to Raise Living Standards • FRANCE 24

July 2, 2026 | Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Central to Burnham's platform is improving living standards that have stagnated or even fallen since the 2008 global financial crisis. But with weak public finances, how realistic is his plan? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Renaud Foucart, senior lecturer in economics at Lancaster University.

Affaire Epstein : Warren Buffett suspend son don annuel à la fondation Gates, selon le Wall Street Journal

LE FIGARO : Le milliardaire de 95 ans, généreux bienfaiteur de la fondation philanthropique de Bill Gates depuis près de vingt ans, attend les conclusions d’un audit externe sur les liens passés de l’organisation avec le délinquant sexuel Jeffrey Epstein.

Le chèque ne tombera pas. Contre toute attente, Warren Buffett, 95 ans, a décidé de différer son traditionnel don de mi-année à la fondation Gates, rapporte ce lundi le Wall Street Journal, qui cite des proches du milliardaire. Le patron de Berkshire Hathaway attend de connaître les conclusions de l’enquête externe menée par l’organisation sur ses liens avec Jeffrey Epstein. Sa décision pourrait être repoussée jusqu’à sa traditionnelle lettre de Thanksgiving, en novembre.

La fondation Gates est au cœur de controverses en raison des relations entretenues par son président, Bill Gates, avec Jeffrey Epstein. La publication, en janvier, de courriels par le département américain de la Justice a également mis en évidence des échanges entre le délinquant sexuel décédé et des membres du personnel de la fondation Gates. Son directeur général, Mark Suzman, a ainsi commandé un audit externe pour évaluer les interactions passées de l’organisation avec Jeffrey Epstein. Les conclusions sont attendues d’ici la fin de l’été. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters | mardi 30 juin 2026

Trump Raked in More than $1bn from Crypto Businesses in 2025, Filing Shows

THE GUARDIAN: President’s crypto ventures have eclipsed in revenue much of his property portfolio that took decades to accumulate

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC on 26 June 2026. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters
Donald Trump raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows, giving a substantial boost to his annual income.

In his second term, the president and his family have heavily invested in digital money and various crypto businesses with Trump announcing at the start of 2025 that he wanted the US to be the “crypto capital of the world”. Trump’s crypto earnings are in addition to profit from his legal settlements, real estate and royalty deals.

Many of the president’s crypto ventures were mere startups when he took the oath of office, but now have eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took decades to accumulate. This rise has been fueled by billionaire investors and Trump’s move to quash a federal crackdown on the industry. » | Dara Kerr and agencies | Wednesday, July 1, 2026

How can Americans stand idly by whilst this criminal enriches himself by using the White House and the Office of the Presidency as a private business venture and whilst he also raids the US treasury of billions in US tax revenues? Americans are clearly a very weak people.

What is also very bemusing is that there are so many thick Americans who actually believe that this crook has been sent to them to save their beloved dysfunctional hellhole! Go figure! — © Mark Alexander

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