Has Trump Really Made $1.4B Since He Started His Second Term?
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Many Americans consider President Donald Trump a strategic business leader. They may point to recent news stories talking about how much the president has made since he started his second term. Has he really made $1.4 billion? Find out below.
President Trump’s Net Worth
According to a report from The New York Times, it’s estimated President Trump has made at least $1.4 billion in documented gains since his second term started in January 2025. If that seems like a high number, it’s actually considered a minimum estimate, given potential significant additional profits from cryptocurrency ventures.
“Trump roughly doubled his net worth in one year, jumping from about $3.9 billion in 2024 to somewhere between $5.1 and $7.3 billion by late 2025,” said Andrew Lokenauth, from Fluent in Finance. “That’s a staggering increase. The main driver was crypto.”
Lokenauth said that President Trump timed crypto adoption during a regulatory shift and then used his name recognition to drive initial demand. The memecoins spiked massively at launch, then crashed, but he still captured about $100 million in trading fees within two weeks, Lokenauth added.
Lessons for All Americans
So, what can everyday Americans learn from the president’s actions? Lokenauth said there are several lessons to take away from this.
“Most people think wealth building requires choosing one path,” Lokenauth explained. “Trump’s approach shows the opposite. He spread across real estate, media, crypto and licensing simultaneously.
Per Lokenauth, here’s what you can apply. You can start by building multiple income streams that don’t correlate.
“If you lose your job, passive income from rental properties or dividend stocks keeps you afloat,” he said. “Trump had cash flow from licensing deals even when his media company lost money. Regular people can do this, too. You don’t need billions to license your expertise through online courses, consulting or freelance work alongside your salary.
According to Lokenauth, the biggest mistake he sees people make is thinking they need to pick one thing and master it. “They put everything into their employer’s stock or a single rental property. Trump’s wealth surge came from having 10-plus different revenue sources operating simultaneously.”
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