Trump wealth tilts toward crypto

A watchdog analysis claims crypto holdings now outweigh traditional ventures in Trump’s wealth, raising questions about transparency and influence.

Trump wealth tilts toward crypto

An analysis released on Thursday by Accountable.US estimates that about 11.6 billion of Trump’s roughly 15.9 billion net worth comes from crypto holdings. It notes that traditional businesses such as golf courses account for less than half of the total. The report points to meme coins like the TRUMP token and to World Liberty Financial tokens as part of the crypto stake, while noting that the exact share Trump personally owns is hard to pin down because crypto structures are opaque.

Accountable argues that Trump pushed bills to make it easier to grow his wealth through crypto schemes, citing the political momentum around crypto regulation. The group says Bloomberg underestimated Trump’s crypto holdings and argues the true figure could be higher given crypto’s volatility. The White House rejected the criticism, saying there are no conflicts of interest and defending a policy approach that it says will make the United States a crypto hub.

The report taps into a broader trend in which the public wants clarity about how wealth and political power intersect in a world where assets can be hidden or rapidly valued. Crypto’s opacity and price swings complicate any effort to verify claims and raise questions about disclosure. If wealth and influence blur, accountability can suffer and public trust may erode. Regulators face the challenge of adapting to fast changing asset classes while voters deserve transparency about how wealth may shape decision making.

Highlights

Truth and trust will hinge on light shed on wealth and influence