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Trump Defends $1.4B Crypto Windfall, Says Nothing Was Illegal
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Trump Defends $1.4B Crypto Windfall, Says Nothing Was Illegal

President Donald Trump defended reported crypto-related earnings of $1. 4 billion, stating there was "nothing illegal" or "wrong" about the windfall, according to remarks captured during a press gaggle at Joint Base Andrews on July 1, 2026.

By Adriana Mavrenko2 min readJuly 3, 2026
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