Honestly, trying to track exactly how much Donald Trump has made since the 2024 election is like trying to nail jelly to a wall. You've got stock market swings, brand-new crypto coins, and the usual real estate fog. But the numbers we do have from late 2025 and early 2026 are staggering. Forbes recently estimated his net worth has climbed to roughly $7.3 billion, a massive jump from the $3.9 billion he was sitting on during the campaign trail in 2024.
That isn't just a small bump. It's a near doubling of his wealth in about a year.
Most of this hasn't come from his $400,000 presidential salary, which he famously pledged to donate during his first term. Instead, the "Trump 2.0" era has seen his brand monetize in ways that make the old hotel licensing deals look like pocket change. We're talking about a digital-first financial empire.
The Truth About Trump Media and the DJT Stock Rollercoaster
If you want to understand how much has Trump made since election, you have to look at Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). This is the parent company of Truth Social, trading under the ticker symbol DJT.
It's been a wild ride. In September 2025, Forbes valued Trump's stake in the company at about $2 billion.
But here’s the kicker: the company's fundamentals are, well, questionable. In 2024, it reported only $3.6 million in revenue while losing over $400 million. Yet, "Trump-loving traders"—as the financial press often calls them—have kept the stock afloat at "head-scratching" prices. As of mid-January 2026, the stock has been trading around $13.67 a share. While that’s down significantly from its 52-week highs of over $40, it still represents a billion-dollar paper fortune for the President.
There was also a major move in December 2025 that shifted the goalposts. TMTG announced a planned merger with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion. This was a pivot away from just being a social media platform. Critics argue this puts Trump in direct competition with energy companies his own administration regulates, but for investors, it added a new layer of speculative value to his portfolio.
How Much Has Trump Made Since Election From the "Crypto Bonanza"?
The most surprising shift since the election has been Trump's embrace of digital assets. He went from calling Bitcoin a "scam" in his first term to signing an executive order in March 2025 to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
His personal wallet has felt the love, too.
- World Liberty Financial: The Trump family's crypto venture has been a major revenue driver. Estimates suggest the family has netted hundreds of millions in fees from this platform alone.
- Meme Coins: Just before the 2025 inauguration, two tokens—$TRUMP and $MELANIA—hit the market. Even though they were volatile, the family reportedly earned about $100 million in less than two weeks from trading fees.
- Token Holdings: Forbes noted in late 2025 that Trump held roughly $709 million in various meme tokens and another $338 million in World Liberty Financial tokens.
Basically, Trump has become a "crypto whale" while sitting in the Oval Office. This hasn't been without controversy, obviously. The Center for American Progress launched a "Trump’s Take" tracker, claiming the family has pocketed over $1.8 billion in "cash and gifts" since the 2024 reelection, with a huge chunk of that—roughly $1.2 billion—coming from crypto gains and fees.
The "Presidential Merch" Machine: Bibles, Watches, and Guitars
Beyond the big tech and crypto plays, the smaller licensing deals have been surprisingly lucrative. You might remember the headlines about the "God Bless the USA" Bibles or the high-end watches.
It turns out people are buying them. A lot of them.
Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures revealed some interesting side hustles. He brought in $3 million from Bible sales through Lee Greenwood’s website. Then there were the "45" guitars, which netted another $1 million. The Trump-branded watches added $2.8 million, and a mix of sneakers and fragrances brought in another $2.5 million.
It’s a retail-heavy strategy. While a few million here and there might seem small for a billionaire, it’s all pure profit for the brand.
Real Estate: The Quiet Anchor
While crypto and stocks get the headlines, the bedrock of the Trump Organization remains the physical property. Mar-a-Lago has become a massive cash cow. Since the reelection, initiation fees for the Florida club were reportedly hiked to $1 million.
Expert analysis from the New Yorker suggests Mar-a-Lago alone has generated at least $125 million in additional profits directly tied to his political resurgence. The value of his roughly 20 major real estate holdings—including office towers in New York and golf courses in Scotland—is estimated at around **$2.5 billion**.
What This Means for You
The blurring of lines between the presidency and a private business empire is unprecedented. For the average observer or investor, the main takeaway is that the "Trump Brand" is no longer just about gold-plated buildings. It's a digital, speculative, and highly liquid ecosystem.
If you're looking to track this yourself, keep an eye on:
- Public SEC Filings for DJT: These will show if and when the President or his insiders are selling off their shares.
- Annual Financial Disclosures: Every year, the President must file a report detailing his income sources. These are the "gold standard" for factual numbers.
- Crypto Market Trends: Since such a large portion of his new wealth is tied to tokens like $TRUMP, a crypto crash would hit his net worth significantly harder now than it would have four years ago.
The numbers suggest that being the 47th President is significantly more profitable than being the 45th. Whether that wealth stays on the books or evaporates with the next market dip is the multi-billion dollar question.