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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump offers White House access if you buy his meme coin. Illegal?

From meme coins to branded merch, President Trump has become marketer-in-chief, using his office to pad his personal wealth like few, if any, of his predecessors.

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By Madeleine Brand • Apr 30, 2025 • 1 min read

From meme coins to branded merch, President Trump has become marketer-in-chief, using his office to pad his personal wealth like few, if any, of his predecessors.

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