‘Striking dichotomy’: Jonathan Lemire blasts Trump over financial gains amid affordability crisis

Trump defended his wealth to reporters Wednesday after a 2025 financial disclosure showed the president earned more than $2 billion while in office — largely from memecoin and crypto-related revenue. He then touted the stock market, suggesting reporters should be grateful for 401k growth. Trump's gains come as families struggle to pay for food and gas, and Jonathan Lemire calls Trump's tarmac moment a “striking dichotomy.”

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