Crypto has become more lucrative for President Donald Trump than the real estate empire that made him famous. His 2025 financial disclosure, released recently by the United States Office of G
Crypto has become more lucrative for President Donald Trump than the real estate empire that made him famous.
His 2025 financial disclosure, released recently by the United States Office of Government Ethics, shows crypto-related income of more than $1.4 billion. It outpaces what he made from towers, hotels, and golf courses.
The 927-page filing breaks the total down into three main sources. About $636 million came from royalties tied to the Official TRUMP meme coin, which launched on Solana two days before his second inauguration.
Another $594 million came from World Liberty Financial, the DeFi venture he co-founded with his sons, Eric and Donald Jr. The remaining $197 million came from an equity sale tied to a stablecoin project.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he sees nothing improper about Trump's crypto earnings.
In an interview with CBS News on July 2, Bessent said he doesn't believe the disclosure of Trump's crypto earnings raises concerns, telling anchor Kelly O'Grady,
"I don't think there's an appearance problem."
He added that his crypto ties predate his time in office.
Congressional Democrats have criticized the earnings as a potential conflict of interest, pointing to the administration's push to loosen crypto regulations.
Bessent framed the moment differently. He described the administration's approach as part of a broader "innovation presidency" spanning digital assets, artificial intelligence, and the wider tech sector.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly echoed that stance earlier in the week, saying the disclosure presents no conflicts of interest.
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