Donald Trump said his children handle his investments and that there is "nothing illegal" about the arrangement.

The comments follow increasing scrutiny regarding the former president's financial activities. Questions have risen over whether family members utilized inside information to execute stock trades or secure significant gains in cryptocurrency.

Trump said he never talks to his children about his investments, though he added that he believes he is allowed to do so. He said the role of his children in managing his portfolio is a standard practice.

Financial records indicate a crypto windfall of $1.2 billion [1] was earned while he was in office. Additional reports suggest projected earnings for 2025 reached $2.2 billion [2]. These figures have drawn attention from regulators and critics concerned with the intersection of public office and private profit.

While Trump said the management of his assets by his children is legal, other reports indicate he acknowledged his children have "inside information" when purchasing stock. This discrepancy has fueled a debate over the legality of the family's trading patterns.

The former president's defense comes as critics point to the timing of specific trades that preceded major market shifts. Trump said the activities were handled by his family and did not constitute a violation of the law.

“"nothing illegal"”

The tension between Trump's assertion of legality and his admission regarding 'inside information' highlights a potential conflict with ethics rules governing the use of non-public information for financial gain. Because the investments were managed by family members rather than independent trustees, the arrangement creates a perceived loophole that challenges standard transparency requirements for high-ranking officials.