D. Trump Jr. and Eric Trump Running Felony Fraud Scheme Prosecutable in New York
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are accused of running a $1.2 billion felony fraud scheme through their cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial. The article compares their actions to those of other crypto founders who have faced prison time for similar conduct. Despite the evidence, no legal action has been taken against the Trump brothers.
- ▪Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are alleged to have committed fraud through their cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial.
- ▪The venture reportedly generated at least $1.2 billion in cash for the Trump family in just sixteen months.
- ▪The article highlights that other crypto founders have been sentenced to prison for similar fraudulent activities.
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| Canonical URL | https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/donald-trump-jr-and-eric-trump-are |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 02:16:27 +0000 |
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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump Are Running a $1.2 Billion Felony Fraud Scheme that is Fully Prosecutable in New York. Other crypto founders are serving eight, twelve, and twenty-five years in prison for the same conduct. The only thing that separates the Trump sons from those men is their last name.Christopher ArmitageMay 24, 202683090428ShareJoe Kohen/Getty ImagesA note from the author. What you are about to read is an article that outlines the evidence of criminal conduct under New York State law, all with sources available directly in hyperlinks in the text. After the article is a script you can use to report this conduct to the officials who seem to be ignoring it.
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