US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
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Moneycontrol22-01-2026, 16:08

Trump's Second Term: $1.4 Billion Personal Windfall Amidst Global Deals

  • Donald Trump's net worth increased by at least $1.4 billion since January 2025, primarily from overseas ventures.
  • Licensing deals in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and India, including Trump World Centre in Pune, contributed significantly.
  • A $1.5 billion Trump Organization golf project in Vietnam was approved after the country faced high US tariffs, which were later reduced.
  • Cryptocurrency ventures, including World Liberty Financial and a meme coin, generated at least $867 million.
  • Pakistan's renewed favor with Trump coincides with a reported 170 billion rupee crypto deal, raising questions about transactional foreign policy.

Why It Matters: Trump's second term saw a massive personal wealth increase through global deals, raising ethics concerns.

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