Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter told NPR this morning that President Trump's cryptocurrency holdings present a clear conflict of interest. Painter said Trump 'stands alone' among executive branch officials for having such substantial financial ties — conflicts that, he argues, would violate ethics regulations if held by any other official.

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