Network of presidential business deals

"Stating the obvious, the U.S. president has made lucrative business deals while in office."

"The scale of these deals is more difficult to figure out."

"For the New York Times, Lazaro Gamio and Amy Schoenfeld Walker break down the network between the president, his family, and others in office."

"While some might consider this a conflict of interest, others clearly see opportunity."

The U.S. president has engaged in lucrative business dealings while holding office. The full scale and financial reach of those deals remain difficult to determine. A network connects the president with family members and other officials in ways that facilitate business transactions. Observers are divided: some view the connections as conflicts of interest and ethical concerns, while others see them as business opportunities. Mapping the relationships and transactions can clarify influence pathways and highlight areas needing transparency and accountability. Visual network analyses can reveal direct and indirect links among involved parties.

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