Trump goes quiet about how he will separate his presidency from his businesses

Published December 9, 2024 4:21pm ET



President-elect Donald Trump touted several products on the campaign trail, including sneakers, NFTs, and other items, but he has been silent on how he will keep those endeavors while serving as president again.

The president-elect’s brand had been used to sell products long before he entered politics. He resigned from the Trump Organization before first taking office in 2017, but he did not divest from his business. Before he became president, Trump announced he would put his personal holdings in a trust and had an ethics adviser ensure compliance with conflict of interest laws.

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