U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s growing personal wealth, claiming it surged sharply during and after his time in office, mainly due to cryptocurrency ventures.
Sanders said Trump’s net worth has nearly tripled since he became president, while millions of Americans continue to struggle with basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare. He argued that the country needs leadership focused on public welfare, not personal enrichment.
Trump’s Net Worth Shows Sharp Rise
A chart based on Forbes estimates shows Trump’s wealth rising from around $2.1 billion in 2020 to more than $6.3 billion by 2025, a jump of about 273%. Much of this growth appears to have happened after the 2024 election.
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According to reports, Trump’s wealth stood near $6.6–$6.7 billion around the time of his January 2025 inauguration.
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Crypto Ventures Play a Major Role
Investigations by Reuters show that crypto-related projects linked to the Trump family have been a major source of income.
One of the ventures is World Liberty Financial, a crypto company associated with Trump and his family. Reports say the project raised over $1 billion, with the Trump family reportedly entitled to a large share of the proceeds.
Reuters also reported that more than $800 million came from crypto asset sales in just the first half of 2025, with additional gains still unrealized.
A large portion of the investment in Trump-linked crypto projects came from overseas. Data reviewed showed that around 70% of major crypto wallets involved were foreign-owned.
Critics Warn of Conflicts of Interest
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is pushing for a federal investigation into crypto platforms linked to Trump, raising concerns about national security risks in the DeFi space.
In a December 15 letter to the Justice Department and Treasury, Warren asked whether platforms like PancakeSwap and Trump-associated World Liberty Financial are being properly investigated, warning that weak regulation could allow anonymous crypto activity to enable money laundering, sanctions evasion, or even terrorism financing.
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