Zach Everson
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· May 11
Truth Social, the $Trump meme coin and World Liberty Financial Give Supporters And Favor Seekers New Ways To Pay Trump
Foreign firms, crypto whales and political allies are using Trump’s newest ventures to route millions into companies he profits from while in office.
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🚨 NEW: Trump's biggest lesson from his first term?
He left money on the table.
He's returned to the White House with three new ways—all easier and faster than booking a hotel room—for allies, favor-seekers and foreigners to funnel money to the US president.
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He left money on the table.
He's returned to the White House with three new ways—all easier and faster than booking a hotel room—for allies, favor-seekers and foreigners to funnel money to the US president.
me, for @forbes.com
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DOJ official Todd Blanche promised to dump his crypto holdings no later than 90 days after his Senate confirmation in March.
But about a month into the job — before divesting — he ordered an end to investigations into crypto companies.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social @shaw.al
But about a month into the job — before divesting — he ordered an end to investigations into crypto companies.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social @shaw.al
Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
www.propublica.org
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
DOJ official Todd Blanche promised to dump his crypto holdings no later than 90 days after his Senate confirmation in March.
But about a month into the job — before divesting — he ordered an end to investigations into crypto companies.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social @shaw.al
But about a month into the job — before divesting — he ordered an end to investigations into crypto companies.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social @shaw.al
Reposted by Zach Everson
I feel like the Framers were very specific about this not happening
🚨 New: “Presidency Boosts Trump’s Net Worth By $3 Billion In A Year”
“Vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.”
@danalexander21.bsky.social for @forbes.com
“Vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.”
@danalexander21.bsky.social for @forbes.com
Trump Jumps 118 Spots On The Forbes 400 List Thanks To Presidency
Donald Trump lost money during his first term. Out of office, he found a formula for profiting off politics—now he’s piling up billions.
www.forbes.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I feel like the Framers were very specific about this not happening
Reposted by Zach Everson
💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. n.pr/48P2QSb
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
n.pr
December 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
Reposted by Zach Everson
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable group. “Big tech has made their choice.”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable…
www.404media.co
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable group. “Big tech has made their choice.”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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Literally had to go double-check, after seeing the reference to “dismal ticket sales” alongside the demand for $1 million in supposed damages, to confirm: It was a free concert.
December 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Literally had to go double-check, after seeing the reference to “dismal ticket sales” alongside the demand for $1 million in supposed damages, to confirm: It was a free concert.
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“Trump just had the most lucrative year of his life. The president is now worth a record $7.3 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024, when he was still running for office. The $3 billion gain vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.“
🚨 New: “Presidency Boosts Trump’s Net Worth By $3 Billion In A Year”
“Vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.”
@danalexander21.bsky.social for @forbes.com
“Vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.”
@danalexander21.bsky.social for @forbes.com
Trump Jumps 118 Spots On The Forbes 400 List Thanks To Presidency
Donald Trump lost money during his first term. Out of office, he found a formula for profiting off politics—now he’s piling up billions.
www.forbes.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“Trump just had the most lucrative year of his life. The president is now worth a record $7.3 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024, when he was still running for office. The $3 billion gain vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year.“
Reposted by Zach Everson
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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As 2025 comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the year I’ve had and say a HUGE thank you to all that have supported my work this year. I am so grateful for you all ❤️
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
2025: A Year In Review
A review of my year through my articles and a thank you to everyone who has supported my work this year.
open.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the year I’ve had and say a HUGE thank you to all that have supported my work this year. I am so grateful for you all ❤️
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
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Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
December 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
December 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
19 days earlier in the same newspaper—
“Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is”
🎁🔗
“Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is”
🎁🔗
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
19 days earlier in the same newspaper—
“Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is”
🎁🔗
“Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is”
🎁🔗
Not the main plot here, but seems worth noting anyway—
Miller went to Duke.
Miller went to Duke.
Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were both born during a period of radical anti-Italian sentiment. Their parents weren't just immigrants; they were the migrants from the third world of their day.
Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
December 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Not the main plot here, but seems worth noting anyway—
Miller went to Duke.
Miller went to Duke.
Binged the new Stranger Things episodes last night. Loved them, although Will’s monologue was so cringey I had to take a mid-scene break.
Then rewatched Operation: Finale. Also excellent, although I prefer The Man Who Captured Eichmann. Just a crazy story.
Then rewatched Operation: Finale. Also excellent, although I prefer The Man Who Captured Eichmann. Just a crazy story.
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Binged the new Stranger Things episodes last night. Loved them, although Will’s monologue was so cringey I had to take a mid-scene break.
Then rewatched Operation: Finale. Also excellent, although I prefer The Man Who Captured Eichmann. Just a crazy story.
Then rewatched Operation: Finale. Also excellent, although I prefer The Man Who Captured Eichmann. Just a crazy story.
December 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“I just lost a bet. Want to dance?”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
“I just lost a bet. Want to dance?”
Still a few hours left for @washingtonspirit.com to announce that Christmas gift we're all waiting for...
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
a female soccer player sits on the field during a cbs news championship game
Alt: a female soccer player sits on the field during a cbs news championship game
media.tenor.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Our man's about to claim he had a hysterectomy
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital.
Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital.
bit.ly
December 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our man's about to claim he had a hysterectomy
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate — especially those 45-minutes into a call with tech support
December 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate — especially those 45-minutes into a call with tech support
“‘Merry Christmas to all you assholes. And to all a good fucking night!’”
- Santa Claus while departing a nudie bar, as quoted by Bruce Springsteen
- Santa Claus while departing a nudie bar, as quoted by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen - Pilgrim in the Temple of Love - Live at Brixton Academy, London (04/24/1996)
YouTube video by Songs by Bruce
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December 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
“‘Merry Christmas to all you assholes. And to all a good fucking night!’”
- Santa Claus while departing a nudie bar, as quoted by Bruce Springsteen
- Santa Claus while departing a nudie bar, as quoted by Bruce Springsteen
Still a few hours left for @washingtonspirit.com to announce that Christmas gift we're all waiting for...
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
a female soccer player sits on the field during a cbs news championship game
Alt: a female soccer player sits on the field during a cbs news championship game
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Still a few hours left for @washingtonspirit.com to announce that Christmas gift we're all waiting for...
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
#woso #thatsthespirit #nwsl
New: “Congress’s Million Dollar Stock Trades In 2025: Nvidia, Microsoft And The Bipartisan Push For A Ban”
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me, for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New: “Congress’s Million Dollar Stock Trades In 2025: Nvidia, Microsoft And The Bipartisan Push For A Ban”
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me, for @forbes.com
“After all, we were
supposed to bring the material to the concentration camp ready to start work, not
sickly and exhausted.”
- Adolf Eichmann, as quoted by Life Magazine
supposed to bring the material to the concentration camp ready to start work, not
sickly and exhausted.”
- Adolf Eichmann, as quoted by Life Magazine
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“After all, we were
supposed to bring the material to the concentration camp ready to start work, not
sickly and exhausted.”
- Adolf Eichmann, as quoted by Life Magazine
supposed to bring the material to the concentration camp ready to start work, not
sickly and exhausted.”
- Adolf Eichmann, as quoted by Life Magazine
Heritage's Project 2026: Trying to stay alive
"If you squinted hard, you could see they were the true, classical liberals. *Except they weren’t.* And all their work dismantling the social safety net and regulatory state served only to concentrate power in a demented demagogue and his chattering coterie of clout farmers." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Heritage Foundation killed by MAGA
Antisemitism in the GOP? The devil you say!
www.publicnotice.co
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Heritage's Project 2026: Trying to stay alive
If you're struggling with what to get me for Christmas, padding my stats during the annual review period would be wonderful.
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Zach Everson
Zach Everson's stories. Zach Everson is a staff writer at Forbes covering money in politics.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you're struggling with what to get me for Christmas, padding my stats during the annual review period would be wonderful.
Tired: MSM stole my content.
Wired: Cabinet secretary stole my content.
Wired: Cabinet secretary stole my content.
Oh my god.
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Tired: MSM stole my content.
Wired: Cabinet secretary stole my content.
Wired: Cabinet secretary stole my content.