On Sunday, Donald Trump nonchalantly suggested that his wealth likely increased during his return to the White House, following a Forbes report that estimated this rise at $3 billion during his first year in office.
This admission came during Trump's first extensive television interview since the midterm elections, which aired on '60 Minutes' on Sunday. When correspondent Ross Douthat inquired about the Forbes report, which suggested his fortune grew from $4.3 billion in 2024 to $7.3 billion by fall 2025, Trump responded.
"I hardly spend any time thinking about my net worth. It doesn't matter to me. I make, I have a lot of money, far more than I ever thought I would have. And I suppose it has gone up. I don't even know," Trump replied.
Trump indicated that his finances are managed by one of his sons, whom he described as "honest and a good guy": "I don't even discuss it with him. He oversees," Trump stated, adding that he has been accumulating cash "long before arriving here."
According to Forbes, the primary source of this wealth increase was cryptocurrencies. In September 2024, Trump and his three children founded World Liberty Financial, a company focused on this sector. As per the financial disclosure submitted to the United States Office of Government Ethics—released in July 2026—this company generated nearly $800 million: over $520 million from cryptocurrency sales and around $250 million from equity sales.
Additionally, the memecoin $TRUMP, introduced on January 17, 2025, just days before his inauguration, earned roughly $635 million in royalties and licensing that year. In total, Trump reported between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion from crypto-related businesses in 2025, according to that same financial declaration.
Forbes appraised Trump's crypto and liquid assets at about $2.4 billion, marking them as the largest segment of his estimated wealth. Among his properties, Mar-a-Lago was valued at around $650 million, and Trump National Doral Miami at approximately $500 million, while his U.S. golf clubs collectively added about $550 million.
These revelations surface at a politically sensitive time for Trump. The Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress in last Tuesday's elections—the first time since 2006—and have vowed to launch investigations into the financial growth of administration officials, the Trump family's crypto dealings, and potential conflicts of interest.
Trump's failure to establish a blind trust upon assuming the presidency in January 2025, as ethical standards for public officials suggest, has fueled criticism regarding the compatibility of his regulatory decisions on cryptocurrencies with his personal financial interests in the sector.
The newly empowered Democratic majority is set to take control of Congress on January 3, 2027, with the authority to subpoena and conduct legislative hearings to probe, among other issues, the sale of 49% of World Liberty Financial to associates of the Abu Dhabi royal family for approximately $500 million.
Key Questions About Trump's Wealth Increase
How did Trump's wealth increase by $3 billion?
Trump's wealth increase is largely attributed to his ventures in cryptocurrencies, particularly through the company World Liberty Financial, which generated significant revenue from cryptocurrency sales and other related activities.
What is World Liberty Financial?
World Liberty Financial is a company founded by Trump and his children in 2024, focusing on the cryptocurrency sector. It has been a major contributor to Trump's financial growth, according to financial disclosures.
What are the political implications of Trump's financial disclosures?
The financial disclosures have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the Democrats, having gained control of Congress, plan to investigate the Trump family's business dealings and their impact on regulatory decisions.