Trump Cashes in: Former President Earns Over US$57 Million from Crypto Investments

Washington, D.C. – Former US President Donald Trump has declared massive earnings from the world of cryptocurrency, with his latest financial disclosure revealing a windfall of US$57.35 million. The funds stem from the sale of tokens tied to World Liberty Financial, a blockchain project that appears to have significantly boosted Trump’s personal finances.

The financial report, signed on 13 June, marks Trump’s first public financial filing since officially resuming office. Notably, it shows that Trump hasn’t exited the crypto space entirely—he reportedly still holds 15.75 billion governance tokens associated with the same crypto venture.

These holdings were disclosed as of late December 2024, meaning any additional crypto income earned this year by Trump or his family has not yet been accounted for in this latest release.

A Growing Crypto Portfolio

While Trump has often been vocal about traditional finance, his quiet but substantial engagement with the digital asset market adds a new twist to his financial story. The report suggests that his involvement with World Liberty Financial has been particularly lucrative, both in terms of capital gains and retained tokens, which may hold future earning potential.

It remains unclear whether Trump actively traded these tokens or simply benefited from early allocations. However, such a large-scale financial move could signal broader institutional interest in blockchain-based governance systems—especially when linked to high-profile figures.

Real Estate, Golf Resorts & Media Holdings

Crypto wasn’t the only focus of the financial disclosure. The report also details Trump's wealth in more traditional arenas. His golf resorts in Florida alone pulled in at least US$217.7 million, making them some of his most profitable assets.

Moreover, Trump earned US$5 million in licensing fees from a real estate development project in Vietnam, further diversifying his international financial footprint.

Meanwhile, his stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, continues to represent a core part of his media empire—although the valuation of this asset wasn’t detailed in the document.

White House Yet to Respond

Despite the scale of the disclosure, the White House has yet to comment on Trump’s crypto-related profits or any potential conflicts of interest arising from such holdings. Regulatory watchdogs and ethics committees may scrutinise the disclosure further in the coming weeks.

With this revelation, Trump becomes one of the few world leaders to officially record multi-million-dollar crypto earnings, potentially setting a precedent for political figures entering the blockchain space. Whether this transparency will spur trust or controversy remains to be seen.

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