President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure report shows he earned approximately $1.2 billion from various crypto holdings last year. This substantial income surpasses the earnings from his real estate business, which has been a cornerstone of his wealth for decades.
Crypto Earnings
The report highlights Trump’s significant investments in crypto assets, including governance tokens and meme coins. His World Liberty Financial business sold these tokens, generating over $500 million in revenue. Another crypto business, CIC Digital LLC, earned more than $600 million from sales of souvenir-type meme coins featuring Trump’s face.
These crypto assets have seen a decline in value since their purchase, partly due to difficulties in valuing them. Despite this, buyers, including a Chinese billionaire, have invested heavily in Trump’s crypto ventures.
Real Estate and Other Ventures
Trump’s real estate business also saw significant growth, with tens of millions of dollars in earnings from new property holdings in foreign countries. His Mar-a-Lago club in Florida generated $77 million, a 50% increase from the previous year. His golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, also saw increased revenue, with $38 million in earnings.
In addition to his crypto and real estate ventures, Trump earned millions from selling branded goods, including Bibles, guitars, and watches. He also received tens of millions of dollars from settling lawsuits with media companies.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.