The White House dismissed Kelly's comments as "the same, tired narrative," insisting the president acts in the public interest and has "no conflicts of interest." A spokesperson for Donald Jr. and Eric Trump called allegations their business ties came from government connections "categorically false" and "a deliberate distortion of the facts." Trump himself said, "they invest my money, and I don't talk to them," and attributed gains in part to a rising market.
Insiders told RadarOnline some MAGA supporters feel uneasy about the scale of the reported earnings, arguing the figures risk making the presidency look like a personal cash machine rather than public service. The coverage and reactions have set off a tense debate inside conservative circles.