Report says Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his wealth after returning to the White House
A report published on Tuesday says United States President Donald Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his personal wealth in 2025, the year he returned to the White House. The figure was examined by The New York Times and points to a sharp rise from the $622 million in gains reported for 2024. The report says much of the increase came from crypto-related ventures and family business deals.
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According to the report, one of the largest transactions involved an investment firm linked to the United Arab Emirates buying nearly half of the Trump family's main crypto company, World Liberty Financial. The same report says Trump also made millions from sales of the $TRUMP cryptocurrency and digital tokens tied to World Liberty Financial. It puts the profit from the family's crypto businesses at $1.4 billion.
The report also says the Trump Organization benefited from licensing the Trump name in countries important to United States foreign policy, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Those two deals alone generated more than $14 million last year, according to the document cited in the report. Separately, Trump's shares in Trump Media & Technology Group were valued at about $875 million in other public documents, despite a large fall in value over the past year.
The findings are likely to intensify scrutiny of the overlap between Trump's political role and his private business interests. The report says the UAE-linked investment in World Liberty Financial blurred the line between foreign policy and private enterprise. That issue is especially sensitive because the businesses involved include crypto assets, media holdings and overseas licensing arrangements tied to the president's name.
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The report comes at a time when cryptocurrency markets have been closely watched for signs of political influence and regulatory change. It also adds to long-running questions about how Trump's business empire has evolved while he has held public office. The White House did not respond to the newspaper's request for comment, according to the report.
A White House spokesperson, Anna Kelly, said in a recent statement that Trump acts only in the best interests of the American public and that there are no conflicts of interest. The report does not say whether any of the transactions will face formal review, and it is not clear whether further disclosures will follow. What remains to be seen is whether the new figures prompt political, legal or ethical challenges in Washington.
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