Trump Took In Over $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Democrats Eye Midterm Corruption Attacks
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 29
Trump Took In Over $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Democrats Eye Midterm Corruption Attacks
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 29
Summary
$2.2 billion in 2025 made Trump far richer while in office than in his first term, according to financial disclosures parsed by The New York Times.
That haul was more than triple the revenue from his first full year in his first term, when inflation-adjusted earnings were about $594 million.
Democrats plan to use the disclosures in the midterms, arguing Trump used the presidency to enrich himself while consumer prices remain high and inequality widens.
A CNN poll released Wednesday found nearly two-thirds of Americans said Trump had gone too far in pursuing his personal business interests as president.
Trump has signaled he doubts the issue will hurt politically, saying voters did not reward his family's decision to avoid new foreign business during his first term.
What global implications arise when a leader's international real estate and licensing deals surge into the billions?
$2.2 Billion Presidency: How Trump’s Unprecedented Personal Profits, Crypto Deals, and Foreign Investments Are Reshaping American Democracy
Overview
In 2025, Donald Trump’s financial disclosures revealed an unprecedented $2.2 billion windfall, driven largely by his family’s expansion into cryptocurrency. The launch of the $TRUMP meme coin and a secret $500 million deal with a UAE investment firm rapidly boosted Trump’s wealth, while regulatory rollbacks and favorable SEC guidance gave his crypto ventures a legal edge. These actions, combined with controversial foreign deals and high-profile appointments, fueled public backlash over ethical concerns and conflicts of interest. As a result, Trump’s approval ratings hit record lows in 2026, with widespread dissatisfaction over economic instability and perceived presidential self-enrichment.