Trump's Crypto Windfall Sparks Controversy Ahead of Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump's financial disclosure report for 2025 has sparked controversy after revealing he made over $1 billion from his family's cryptocurrency ventures. The filing reported roughly $500 million in income from World Liberty Financial, a crypto company founded with his sons Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Barron Trump.

The disclosure also detailed hundreds of millions of dollars in income from Trump's real estate holdings and millions more from licensing deals and other business ventures. The president made more than $2 billion overall.

Responding to the news, Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume called the profits 'unseemly' for a president to make while in office. He noted that if the Democrats win control of one or both branches of Congress, Trump's financial dealings will likely be subject to investigation.

Hume stated, 'It is, John, and I think the right word for this is unseemly, for a president to profit while in office.' He also acknowledged that the profits are not necessarily illegal, but emphasized that they may not sit well with the public or lawmakers.