At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump delivered a characteristically bullish assessment of his presidency, insisting that his policies had restored American wealth and influence. He claimed tariffs and reforms had attracted $18 trillion in investment.
Economists note that higher costs linked to the tariff war have been passed on to American shoppers. At the same time, Trump's own fortune has grown significantly.
According to a New York Times report, he has accumulated close to $1.4 billion (about Rs 12,810 crore) since taking office, with crypto ventures emerging as a major source of income.
The NYT's calculation draws on reporting and financial analysis by multiple media outlets, though it is unlikely to capture the full picture given that some income streams remain undisclosed. For context, the average household income in the United States stands at about $83,000 (Rs 76.7 lakh), underscoring the vast gap between Trump's recent windfall and typical American incomes.
Real Estate
The President is reported to have earned about $23 million through overseas licensing deals that allow the use of the Trump brand name. The deals cover some 20 projects overseas, ranging from a luxury hotel in Oman to a golf course development in Saudi Arabia.
Tariffs have become a central tool of the President's trade strategy, but overseas real estate ventures linked to his business empire appear to have played a role in easing pressure on certain countries.
Vietnam offers a striking example. Heavily reliant on exports to the United States, the country faced tariffs of 46% last year. That figure was later reduced to 20% after authorities approved a $1.5 billion Trump Organisation golf project in Hanoi, with reports suggesting regulations were sidestepped to accelerate the development.
Cryptocurrencies
While property deals have played a role, they pale in comparison to the returns Trump has reportedly secured from digital assets. Cryptocurrency projects linked to World Liberty Financial, alongside a meme coin, have brought in no less than $867 million since he assumed the presidency.
In 2025, a company based in the United Arab Emirates channelled $2 billion into a Trump-linked business, widely believed to be World Liberty Financial. The investment was made just weeks before Trump approved the sale of US semiconductor chips to the UAE.
In his first term, Donald Trump repeatedly accused Pakistan of misleading the United States over counter-terrorism efforts. Today, his tone has shifted markedly, with Trump-linked interests entering a cryptocurrency deal with Pakistan valued at around Rs 17,000 crore.
The Trump family, including the President and his sons, is reported to hold stakes exceeding $5 billion in World Liberty Financial, underscoring crypto as the cornerstone of their wealth.
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