Rogan Questions Trump Family Business Deals
Megapodcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns over President Donald Trump's family business dealings, calling them 'weird' and stating that federal investigators could 'dig in and start arresting people.' The comments were made during a recent episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' released on August 13. Rogan pointed to the Trump administration's cryptocurrency ventures as an area of concern, noting that President Trump has made billions in crypto.
Rogan specifically mentioned the president's sons and their involvement in unusual business arrangements. He suggested that these deals could warrant law enforcement scrutiny due to the large amounts of money involved. However, Rogan did not specify which agency or person he believes should investigate, nor did he cite a specific law that has been violated.
The Trump family's crypto ventures have drawn scrutiny, with financial disclosures showing roughly $1.4 billion in profits tied to these activities. This includes the president's meme coin and other digital asset businesses. The overlap between Trump's regulatory influence over cryptocurrency and his family's financial interests has raised questions throughout his presidency.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly defended the Trump family's financial arrangements, stating that the president and his family have never engaged in conflicts of interest. She also credited Trump with helping turn the U.S. into a global center for cryptocurrency through executive action and legislative support.