President Donald Trump's net worth has reportedly increased by 165% over the past 18 months, reaching $6.1 billion (approximately 9.2 trillion won), according to a report by The Times.
On May 22, The Times cited estimates from Forbes, stating that Trump's net worth has risen to $6.1 billion. Bloomberg's estimates place it even higher at $7.1 billion (about 10.7 trillion won). The valuation of net worth varies based on assessments of private equity, real estate, and virtual assets.
The surge in assets has been driven largely by virtual assets. The Times reported that the family's involvement with World Liberty Financial and its related token issuance played a significant role in expanding their wealth. This venture generated approximately $1.4 billion (around 2.1 trillion won) in revenue, with a book value estimated at $2 billion (about 3 trillion won).
Additionally, Trump's branding efforts have contributed to the increase in assets. The value of licensing deals for products such as Bibles, mobile phones, and fashion items is estimated at $551 million (about 830 billion won). Existing real estate holdings and shares in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) are also classified as major assets.
However, concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest are growing. The Times noted that the intertwining of the presidency, family businesses, and brand value raises worries about blurring the lines between public office and private gain.
While Trump's team maintains that they are separating business operations from presidential duties, critics argue that it is difficult to clearly distinguish between the policy influence of a sitting president and the profits of family businesses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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