# Mark Halperin on Trump Cashing In On The Presidency

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-07-01T17:49:44+00:00
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President Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals an astonishing $1.2 billion tied to his crypto ventures—raising new questions about wealth, ethics, and the limits of presidential power. Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a candid conversation about Trump's growing fortune, whether any meaningful guardrails still exist on the presidency, and why so many Americans seem unfazed by allegations of self-enrichment in office. They also examine whether Trump's actions represent an unprecedented break from tradition—or simply an aggressive use of powers previous presidents chose not to exercise. Original air date 1 July 2026.

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