FINANCE

Trump Family's Big Moves in Finance: What's Really Going On?

USAFri Aug 15 2025

Policy Changes and Teasing Predictions

President Trump is spearheading significant changes in the banking sector:

  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Aiming to remove them from government control.
  • Goldman Sachs: Teasing CEO David Solomon about the bank's tariff predictions.

The Trump Sons' Crypto Venture

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have joined the board of a small investment bank focused on crypto. Since their involvement:

  • The bank's revenue has increased.
  • This comes as the industry awaits new regulations for crypto and stablecoins from Trump-appointed regulators.

The Trump Family's Mark on Wall Street

The Trump family's influence extends across various aspects of the banking industry:

  • Policy changes: From Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to crypto regulations.
  • Investments: Ventures into crypto through the sons' involvement in a small investment bank.
  • Regulatory impact: Trump-appointed regulators are expected to bring more shifts to the banking industry.

August Surprises

Despite August typically being a slow month for significant news, the Trump family is keeping the banking world on its toes:

  • Active involvement: They are not sitting back but making strategic moves.
  • Industry impact: Their actions are shaking up Wall Street and the crypto world.

questions

    If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac become private, will they rebrand as 'Trumpie Mae' and 'Freddie MacDonald's'?
    Will the Trump family's involvement in crypto-adjacent investment banks lead to a new meme coin called 'TrumpCoin'?
    If Donald Trump can mock Goldman Sachs' CEO over tariff forecasts, should we expect a new reality TV show called 'The Apprentice: Wall Street Edition'?

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