U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the billions generated from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures, insisting that his financial gains are no different from the profits many Americans have enjoyed during his administration.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday before boarding a new Air Force One aircraft donated by Qatar, Trump dismissed claims that he was using his office for personal financial benefit.
According to the president, his investments are managed through blind trusts, preventing him from directly overseeing or influencing his personal finances while in office.
Trump said he built substantial wealth before returning to the White House and maintained that independent fund managers handle his investments without his involvement.
He argued that rising financial markets have benefited many investors, adding that his own wealth has also increased because of the overall growth in the economy.
The comments followed the release of financial disclosure documents by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, which showed that Trump earned nearly $550 million in 2025 through his connection to cryptocurrency company World Liberty Financial.
World Liberty Financial was established in September 2024 by Trump’s sons alongside the son of his Middle East special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
The disclosures also revealed that Trump received an additional $635 million in royalties through a licensing agreement linked to the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, which was introduced shortly before his inauguration in January 2025.
According to financial estimates, the earnings from his cryptocurrency ventures have significantly increased Trump’s personal fortune, with his net worth reportedly rising from about $2.3 billion in 2024 to approximately $6.5 billion in 2026.
Since returning to office, Trump’s administration has introduced policies aimed at reducing regulations in the cryptocurrency sector, a move that has contributed to increased activity and higher asset values across the industry.
The White House has defended the administration’s approach, stating that the president has positioned the United States as a global leader in the cryptocurrency industry.
