US President Donald Trump earned over $57 million from token sales through his crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. This significant income comes from the sale of governance tokens in the decentralized finance platform, which Trump co-founded with his sons before winning the 2024 election ¹.
*Key Details:*
- *Amount Earned:* $57.3 million from token sales
- *Source:* World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform
- *Total Income:* Over $600 million in 2024 from various ventures, including:
- *Golf Empire:* $110 million from Miami golf courses, $50 million from Mar-a-Lago
- *Licensing Fees:* $2.8 million from Trump Watches, $2.5 million from perfumes and sneakers
- *NFTs:* $1.16 million from digital trading cards
- *Criticism:* Trump's crypto ties have sparked intense bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest ¹ ².
*White House Financial Document Reveals Trump Earnings*
A financial document released by the White House reveals that President Donald Trump earned over $57 million by selling tokens through a crypto venture. According to AFP, the 230-page document released by the Office of Government Ethics on Friday details Trump's stocks, real estate, and investment affairs. The report shows that Trump, who broke the tradition of presidential candidates disclosing their income tax returns during his 2016 campaign, earned over $57 million by selling tokens for World Liberty Financial.