Nytimes iconNytimesAug 9, 2026

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags

The curious case of Guren "Bobby" Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

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The curious case of Guren "Bobby" Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

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