The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has raised concerns about former President Donald Trump and his family "profiting off the presidency in ways that demean the office," warning that these financial activities could ultimately harm the Republican party. The editorial, published Wednesday, contrasted the Trump family's reported increase in wealth during Trump's second term with the financial struggles faced by many Americans.
According to the editorial, an analysis of Trump's 2025 financial disclosure report revealed significant income jumps, largely attributed to nearly $1.4 billion in crypto earnings and lucrative business deals involving his sons. The board characterized these gains as an "unseemly display of using the Presidency for family profit," suggesting that such deals may not have been possible without Trump holding the office of president.
The newspaper's conservative editorial board highlighted potential political consequences for Republicans. The board suggested that if Democrats regain control of the House or Senate in the upcoming November elections, they could leverage these financial dealings for extensive investigations. Such probes, the editorial board argued, would fuel accusations of GOP corruption and support a narrative of "billionaire 'oligarchs' getting rich off government."