Trump Defends $1.2 Billion Crypto Earnings as 'Everybody's Profiting'

US President Donald Trump has defended his $1.2 billion earnings from cryptocurrency activities in 2025, stating that 'everybody's profiting' due to rising markets during his presidency.

The earnings were tied to ventures launched during his first year back in the White House and have been the main reason for the near tripling of his personal fortune, which rose from $2.3 billion to $6.5 billion between 2024 and 2026.

Trump's family co-founded World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance platform that was announced in September 2024, and also launched the $TRUMP token.

The President claimed that his wealth was placed in blind trusts to prevent him from benefiting directly from them, saying 'I don't get involved in my personal (finances), we have funds that run my money.'