Donald Trump earned at least $2.2bn (£1.7bn) during his first year back in the White House, according to a newly released financial disclosure report, marking an unprecedented level of personal income while serving as US president.

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Historians say the figure represents a sharp departure from the longstanding practice of presidents distancing themselves from their private financial interests while in office.

The contrast with earlier presidents is striking. Harry Truman left office with little income beyond a monthly Army pension of $113 (£85) and argued that former presidents should not profit from the prestige of the office.

Trump's earnings dwarf those of past presidents

George W Bush placed his investments in a blind trust before becoming president and later said he did not know how the 2008 financial crisis had affected his personal wealth.

Barbara Perry, a presidential historian at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, said there was "no precedent" for Trump's level of personal earnings while in office.

Cryptocurrency drives record income

According to the disclosure, cryptocurrency generated the largest share of Trump's reported income in 2025.

He declared about $1.4bn from cryptocurrency-related ventures, including $635m in royalties from Celebration Coins, the company believed to be behind the $TRUMP meme coin launched shortly before his second term began.

Trump also reported more than $500m from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency business founded by his sons, Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, together with the sons of Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East and Ukraine.

His reported income for 2025 was almost four times the $622m disclosed for 2024, before his return to office.

White House rejects conflict claims

The White House denied that Trump or his family had benefited improperly from the presidency.

Deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said neither the president nor his family had engaged in conflicts of interest and insisted all decisions made by the administration were in the interests of the American people. She accused critics of repeating longstanding political attacks.

Before both of his presidential terms, Trump transferred day-to-day control of the Trump Organization to his adult sons but, unlike several previous presidents, did not place his business assets in a traditional blind trust or sell his holdings.

The Trump Organization said before his second inauguration that Trump would play no role in its daily operations, while Eric Trump said the company would follow strict ethical standards.

Ethics concerns remain

Critics argue several actions taken by the administration have benefited businesses connected to Trump and senior officials.

Last July, Trump signed legislation supporting stablecoins, months after World Liberty Financial launched its digital currency business. Later, he pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as his administration promoted the cryptocurrency industry.

A New York Times report also said Trump secured a deal with Kazakhstan that gave an American company access to a major critical minerals project. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr later acquired a minority stake in a company involved in the venture, while Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's sons, also participated in the deal.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said his wealth reflected investment gains and maintained he was not involved in managing his family's business interests.

"I don't get involved in my personal [finances]," he said. "I've made a lot of money before I became president."

Richard Painter, who served as the chief White House ethics lawyer under George W Bush, said Trump's cryptocurrency earnings represented a clear conflict of interest.

"This is a very, very troubling situation for the American people to see their president making so much money," he said.

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Well, he hasn't accepted a salary.

Maga.

If the yanks can not see plain in your face corruption there is no hope for America !!

4 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Well, he hasn't accepted a salary.

Maga.

Because a salary is taxable.

Wealth isn't taxed.

DUH!

3 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

If the yanks can not see plain in your face corruption there is no hope for America !!

The majority do see it.

The feckless delusional morons still brainwashed by his maga fascist cult of personality may see it, but they either don't care or they like it. Whatever "dear leader" says or does is fine by them.

Well, people inside the Administration have tried to argue that it isn't corruption if you don't even try to hide it.

Perhaps that defense will work on other crimes like murder?

"Yup, I shot him in the head because I didn't like the way he looked. You can't punish me, but I freely admit it."

Donnie wasn't part of the Billionaire Boys Club when elected. He must have been down to his last few mil.

Ya think the Bills will accept this idiot? Not a chance.

He is as crooked as they come!

Trump is the most corrupt president in American history by a hundred fold. He is ethically bankrupt and morally depraved. He richly deserves prison.

That will all be gone in a few years with all the judgements against him. That and the fuel bills from his new jet will make this windfall much needed.

Under Trump, USA has fallen to 26th in Global Corruption Index. 2 years more of his corruption and he will overtake Ferdinand Marcos as the most corrupt leader in world history. Add to his mediocrity as the worst President in US history. Maga should be proud of that.

The trump/Project 2025 administration historical documented hallmarks = ignorance, incompetence, corruption.

(1964) The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism is a collection of essays by the Russian-born American philosopher Ayn Rand

"Selfishness is a virtue" say Trumplanders, it's just common sense.

Trump is basically Commie Godless Athiest Ayn Rand personified as The Confidence Man ®

21 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

If the yanks can not see plain in your face corruption there is no hope for America !!

Indeed- he is a 34 times convicted felon, an adjudicated rapist and has had multiple bakruptcies

His reputation as a business man who always was poor at paying contractors is legendary

So why are we in any way surprised that he ensures he and his family make huge amounts of money using his position to influence others

You just have to look at him to see he exudes sleaze and dishonesty

Let them make all they want and even more.

Because I can't wait till his 2 idiot sons, Tweedledee & Tweedledumber, have to testify before a congressional investigation committee in January once the Democrats take the house back in November.

Their only problem is which one of the crimes they start with first LOL!!!!

I can't wait to see them 2 stooges under pressure!!

Get the popcorn out! 🍿

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