Trump Made $1.4B From Crypto While in Office
Turns out the ultimate side hustle isn't driving for rideshares or selling old clothes online—it's launching your own memecoin while sitting in the Oval Office.
The latest financial disclosure from Donald Trump is out, and it is a wild ride. The president pulled in at least $2.1 billion last year. But here is the kicker: more than half of that money came from cryptocurrency.
Yes, the same guy who used to call Bitcoin a scam has officially become a crypto bro. He made $635 million from his own $TRUMP memecoin, which he launched right before taking office. Another $800 million came from World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to his family. Even Melania got in on the action with her own token.
For context, a memecoin is basically a digital token with absolutely zero real-world utility, powered entirely by vibes and internet hype. It is essentially digital merch. Meanwhile, the president has been busy signing executive orders to build a strategic national Bitcoin reserve. The policy and the personal portfolio have aligned perfectly.
Lest anyone think the real estate empire is dead, the golf clubs and resorts still printed cash. Mar-a-Lago alone brought in over $77 million. But those physical buildings require staff, maintenance, and actual grass. Memecoins just require a social media post.
Selling digital air to supporters turns out to be infinitely more profitable than running actual luxury hotels.
Source: U.S. Office of Government Ethics
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