Trump has seen a massive net worth increase since re-taking office

WorldPolitics
11 Mar 2026 • 5:08 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • President Trump now has a net worth of about $6.5 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion over the previous year, primarily driven by his crypto and hospitality businesses, according to Forbes.
  • Forbes estimates he gained $550 million from crypto token sales through World Liberty Financial and values his Mar−a−Lago estate at $560 million.
  • Legal successes, including the dismissal of a $515 million fraud penalty, also contributed to his significant financial growth.
  • Critics accuse Trump of leveraging his presidency for personal gain, citing corporate funding for his projects and his refusal to use a blind trust for his businesses.
  • A secret deal involving World Liberty Financial and an Abu Dhabi royal firm, made days before his inauguration, raised questions about potential conflicts of interest with a later US-UAE AI chip agreement.

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