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Trump's 'TRUMP HOME' Brand Registered in Venezuela, Financial Disclosure Shows
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Trump's 'TRUMP HOME' Brand Registered in Venezuela, Financial Disclosure Shows

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump's "TRUMP HOME" brand is registered in Venezuela, according to his latest financial disclosure.
  • The brand is listed for various household products with the Venezuelan Intellectual Property Service (SAPI).
  • The disclosure does not indicate current commercial use or revenue from the brand in Venezuela.

Donald Trump maintains a registered trademark for his "TRUMP HOME" brand in Venezuela, as revealed in his most recent financial disclosure filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE).

The document specifies that the "TRUMP HOME" brand is registered with Venezuela's Autonomous Intellectual Property Service (SAPI) across multiple categories of household goods. These include items such as kitchenware, tableware, textiles, and other domestic objects. The declaration notes several consecutive registrations under the "TRUMP HOME" name, all currently marked as "registered" within Venezuela.

Notably, the financial disclosure does not confirm any active commercial use of the brand within the country or report any associated income generated from its exploitation in Venezuela. U.S. financial disclosures for high-ranking officials typically include intellectual property assets like trademarks in various countries, regardless of whether active commercial operations exist. This marks the first time Trump's financial declaration has explicitly mentioned the presence of his brand in Venezuela.

The disclosure also highlights a significant portion of Trump's income derived from cryptocurrencies, exceeding $1.4 billion, primarily through his family company, World Liberty Financial, and the sale of crypto-related assets and licenses. The comprehensive 927-page report further details earnings from brand licensing, stock investments, and real estate ventures, contributing to a total reported income exceeding $2 billion.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.