The Trump family now holds approximately $5 billion worth of World Liberty Financial’s governance token (WLFI) following a significant token unlock on September 1, 2025. DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity linked to Trump’s family, was granted access to 24.6 billion WLFI tokens after a lock-up period. Initially, the value of these tokens surged to $0.40 but later settled around $0.21 shortly after the unlock. Trump and his sons publicly endorsed the project amid the former president's campaign. They were previously criticized for potential conflicts of interest involving their financial ties to the project. Reports indicated that Trump has gained substantial income from his crypto ventures totaling $243 million since 2022, alongside profits from other investments including his family's Bitcoin mining operations. Additionally, shares of their mining company, American Bitcoin, are set to go public following a merger, projecting expectations of growth and influence in the crypto market. The unfolding events underscore the intersecting dynamics of politics and cryptocurrency investments, raising ongoing scrutiny regarding governance and financial practices.

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