U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the substantial income generated from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures, saying that his financial gains are part of a broader rise in wealth as markets continue to perform strongly.
Speaking to reporters before boarding a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, Trump dismissed criticism that he was using the presidency for personal financial benefit. He argued that rising markets have benefited many investors, saying that “everybody’s profiting” from the current economic environment.
According to financial disclosure documents released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Trump reported receiving nearly $550 million through his association with World Liberty Financial in 2025. The disclosures also listed approximately $635 million in royalty income linked to a licensing agreement involving the $TRUMP cryptocurrency token.
Responding to questions about the earnings, Trump said his financial assets are managed through blind trusts and that he does not directly oversee his personal investments. He maintained that professional fund managers handle his portfolio independently and that he does not discuss investment decisions with them.
Trump also attributed his wealth to his long business career, stating that he had accumulated significant assets before returning to the White House. Although many of the reported earnings stem from cryptocurrency ventures launched during his current term, he insisted that his financial success was built over decades in business.
World Liberty Financial, launched publicly in September 2024, describes itself as a decentralised finance platform. The venture was co-founded by Trump’s sons along with the son of U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The platform has become one of the most closely watched crypto projects due to its direct links to the Trump family.
Reports have estimated that Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings have significantly boosted his personal wealth over the past two years. At the same time, his administration has pursued policies aimed at easing regulations on digital assets, a move supporters say has helped strengthen the U.S. cryptocurrency industry.
The latest financial disclosures have once again placed Trump’s cryptocurrency business interests under public scrutiny, with supporters viewing them as legitimate private investments and critics continuing to question the potential overlap between his public office and personal financial gains.
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