The first financial report submitted by Trump for his second term is most striking because—he is wealthier than during his first term! Where did the money come from? Several key changes:
1. Cryptocurrency giant—As soon as he began his second term, he started issuing cryptocurrencies. Not only did he issue them himself, but he also involved his wife in the process. The financial report shows that he earned $57.35 million from cryptocurrency enterprises last year.
2. Monetization of social media & self-media—He governs using "Truth Social," attracting a bunch of loyal fans. Fan donations and ad revenue have become new sources of income, and he can even sell merchandise for profit, including hats, shoes, watches, guitars, etc., worth millions of dollars. He also sold $1.306 million worth of the "Greenwood Bible."
3. The value of real estate holdings has soared due to his presidential status—Trump continues to earn income from dozens of luxury properties and commercial projects, many of which are worth tens of millions of dollars.
Compared to his first term, when he primarily relied on traditional means of making money,
now it feels more like "Businessman President 2.0"—who would have thought that at nearly 80, he could still profit from "crypto?"
No wonder he grows bolder, after all, money is needed to keep the show going!