Following his return to the presidency, Donald Trump and his family have initiated various business activities that are closely intertwined with governmental actions and policies. A network diagram illustrates the relationships between Trump, his family, government officials, and business partners, highlighting how their proximity to power has facilitated financial gains in sectors regulated by the government.

The diagram reveals numerous entities, including the Trump Organization and the family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial. These connections raise questions about the administration's diplomatic priorities, particularly as some family members negotiate deals with foreign governments.

Trump has shifted his stance on cryptocurrency, promoting it from the Oval Office and rolling back restrictions established during the Biden administration. His family's crypto ventures, particularly the launch of the memecoin $TRUMP, have generated substantial trading fees, benefiting Trump-linked corporate entities. This has raised ethical questions regarding a sitting president profiting from a financial sector he oversees.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been involved in cases related to individuals connected to Trump, such as Justin Sun, founder of Tron, who has invested heavily in Trump's memecoin. Additionally, Trump's family has established World Liberty Financial, which has received significant financial backing and is positioned for substantial profits from its cryptocurrency sales.

Beyond cryptocurrency, Trump has prioritized the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the U.S., with his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, advocating for investments in American data centers. This push has resulted in lucrative business deals for Lutnick's family, raising concerns about the intertwining of personal financial interests and national policy.

The administration's efforts to export advanced microchip technology have also drawn scrutiny, particularly regarding deals with countries like the United Arab Emirates, which have connections to Trump's business interests. The Emirati government has engaged in significant financial transactions with World Liberty Financial, further complicating the relationship between Trump's business dealings and U.S. foreign policy.

Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, have continued to expand the Trump Organization's international footprint, securing deals that involve foreign governments and wealth funds. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, has similarly pursued investments from Middle Eastern nations through his firm, Affinity Partners.

The complex web of business and government ties has raised ethical concerns, particularly as Trump has indicated that conflict of interest laws do not apply to him. The blending of political influence and profit-making during Trump's second term has prompted discussions about the erosion of established norms in American governance and the implications for equity and social justice in the context of corporate influence on government policy.