Trump Amasses Over $2 Billion During First Year Back in White House
How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Donald Trump earned over $2.2 billion in his first year back in the White House, mainly from cryptocurrency holdings and real estate. His assets grew significantly compared to previous years, fueled by eased crypto regulations and lucrative licensing deals abroad. Trump also increased revenue from his Florida estates and raised membership fees at Mar-a-Lago, hosting high-profile events that contributed to his financial gains.
- 01Trump earned over $2.2 billion in his first year back as president, a $1.6 billion increase from 2024.
- 02Most of Trump's wealth growth came from cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures.
- 03His reported assets rose to at least $2.4 billion last year, up from $1.6 billion in 2024.
- 04Trump increased income from Florida estates, hosting expensive fundraisers and political events.
- 05Mar-a-Lago membership fees were raised to $1 million, boosting club revenues.
- 06Trump earned nearly $60 million from foreign real estate licensing deals using his name.
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