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560 points whatsupdog | 5 comments | 08 Sep 25 11:24 UTC | HN request time: 0.827s | source
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lionturtle ◴[08 Sep 25 11:52 UTC] No.45167176[source]▶
It was absolutely not just social media ban, it was mostly youth protesting against the corrupt government and unfairness, social media ban was one element that was against the freedom of speech, but it was right around the time where everyone was documenting the rich politicians, their business connections and their families that have been living lavishly and just inheriting the election seats from generation to generation and spinning beurocracy to their sides.

I was there a few hours ago. It was a class struggle, but it was bound to be spun up as "kids don't get facebook and throw tantrum".

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mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 13:49 UTC] No.45168248[source]▶
Quite similar corruption is happening here in America! Donald trump made over $3.8B since getting into office this year, while tanking farming, jobs market, and foreign relations.
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1. barbazoo ◴[08 Sep 25 13:53 UTC] No.45168299[source]▶
That number can’t be right, must not be right, do you have a source for that?
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2. mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 13:59 UTC] No.45168364[source]▶
I put that number from the lower end, but actuals are closer to $10B, if all his corruption is totaled together. Just making himself great! The key is - when he points anything at others or asks to do something for country, it is actually about himself.

For instance check this https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-family-amasses-...

3. mxkopy ◴[08 Sep 25 14:06 UTC] No.45168452[source]▶
You can look up the figure pretty easily but from what I’ve glanced it seems to be related to his and his son’s crypto schemes, touted through official WH channels
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4. DeRock ◴[08 Sep 25 14:27 UTC] No.45168732[source]▶
Here is the most detailed analysis so far: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/18/the-number
5. mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 14:55 UTC] No.45169119[source]▶
> related to his and his son’s crypto schemes

That's just one channel. There's more -

1. As of September 2025, Donald and Melania Trump have launched several crypto-related ventures, including meme coins named $TRUMP and $MELANIA and digital asset firms.

2. He's a majority shareholder in Trump Media n Tech Co. Many have bought shares in that co just to please him https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DJT/

3. The Trump family has launched several cryptocurrency ventures. An investment fund backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a $2 billion investment in a stablecoin issued by the Trump family's World Liberty Financial. This investment is estimated to generate about $80 million in annual interest for the Trumps.

4. Trump-branded properties are in development across the Middle East, including a golf resort in Qatar and residential towers in Dubai and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. DAMAC Properties, a Dubai-based developer and long-time Trump business partner, also has ties to Trump-affiliated golf courses in Dubai and has announced major U.S. investments. Those deals were made during this year's trip.