How did Trump break all the income records of US presidents?

03 July, 2026, 10:00 am

Last modified: 03 July, 2026, 10:00 am

How did Trump break all the income records of US presidents?

03 July, 2026, 10:00 am

Last modified: 03 July, 2026, 10:00 am

Donald Trump has earned at least $2.2 billion since returning to the White House in 2025, the highest personal income record for any sitting president in US history. His biggest source of income was cryptocurrency, with hundreds of millions of dollars coming from golf resorts, brand licenses and other businesses. As a result, Trump has broken all previous US presidents' income records and created new history.

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