In a Thursday CNBC interview from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump responded to questions about his family’s business interests after his 2025 financial disclosure revealed over $580 million in income from cryptocurrency ventures tied to his relatives. Trump argued that the presidency touches so many parts of the economy that virtually anything his children do could appear improper, though he noted they were in business long before his political career. He said there was nothing illegal about the crypto projects and pointed to federal laws that exempt presidents from recusing themselves. The remarks underscore ongoing scrutiny of potential conflicts involving a sitting president’s family and their financial dealings while he holds office.