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Donald Trump: How the Presidency Made Him $1.4 Billion Richer

Published January 21, 2026, 13:36
Donald Trump: How the Presidency Made Him $1.4 Billion Richer

An investigation by the New York Times reveals that Donald Trump has profited at least $1.4 billion during his presidencies, leveraging his power for personal gain. The investigation details deals at hotels, offices, and golf courses in various countries, where cooperation with foreign governments appeared to favor the financial interests of the Trump Organization. Examples include deals in Oman, India, and Saudi Arabia, as well as tariff reductions from Vietnam after the start of a Trump Organization project. Furthermore, Amazon allegedly paid an exorbitant amount for the rights to Melania Trump's documentary, and settlements totaling $90.5 million with various companies (X, ABC News, Meta, YouTube, Paramount) raise questions. The Auditor General did not submit a nominal list of donations to the Social Support Agency, but only the logos of the sponsors.