Trump buys $1‑5 million stake in Kura Sushi USA

President Donald Trump purchased a stake in the Kura Sushi USA restaurant chain earlier this year, according to a financial disclosure released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The transaction, valued between $1 million and $5 million, was executed on February 2.

The investment was part of a broader portfolio of stock trades managed by third-party financial advisers on the president’s behalf. A spokesperson for the Trump Organization stated that neither Trump nor his family members participate directly in day-to-day investment decisions, a measure intended to avoid conflicts of interest. The disclosure listed thousands of transactions in the first quarter, including significant positions in major technology companies.

Kura Sushi USA operates the Kura Revolving Sushi Bar chain, known for its conveyor-belt system that delivers sushi plates to customers. It is the American subsidiary of Japan’s Kura Sushi Inc. and operates more than 90 locations across the United States. The company emphasizes fresh ingredients prepared without artificial additives and has expanded using automation and interactive dining technology.

The disclosure of the presidential stake coincided with a...