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New Yorker Analysis Estimates $3.4 Billion in Trump Family Profits From Presidency

Limited disclosures block any definitive tally of the family's gains, fueling fresh ethics concerns.

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Overview

  • Gulf commercial ventures overseen by the Trump Organization—including hotels and golf courses in Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates—constitute a significant portion of the reported $3.4 billion haul.
  • A luxury Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar’s royal family exemplifies how high-value presents supplemented the family's profits.
  • Crypto activities tied to Trump Media and World Liberty Financial, bolstered by over $2.3 billion in private share and bond sales, generated roughly $1.3 billion in gains from token investments.
  • Jared Kushner’s private equity firm secured a $2 billion investment from a Saudi crown prince–led fund, contributing more than $320 million to the overall enrichment estimate.
  • Forensic accountants and ethics experts say opaque ownership structures and scarce disclosures make precise accounting impossible, and no legal body has ruled on the aggregate profits’ legality.