Trump discloses $2.2 billion 2025 earnings, crypto leads

President Donald Trump reported at least $2.2 billion in personal revenue for 2025, his first year back in office, according to a mandatory financial disclosure made public this week. The 927-page filing, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, shows cryptocurrency ventures were the largest source of income, generating over $1.4 billion and surpassing his traditional real estate and branding businesses.

The disclosure details more than $500 million in income tied to World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform co-founded by Trump’s sons. This includes approximately $515 million from token sales and an additional $65 million from the sale of equity in a holding entity. Trump also reported $635 million from royalties related to the TRUMP meme coin. Beyond crypto, the filing lists over $80 million from legal settlements with media companies, millions more from licensing agreements, and a diverse investment portfolio in major corporations and bonds.

A significant portion of the disclosed income stems from ventures connected to First Lady Melania Trump. The president reported a $10.71 million licensing fee from the Amazon MGM Studios documentary “Melania,”...