The Trump family is leveraging the presidency to expand private economic interests, according to a report by expansion.mx.
Donald Trump’s net worth reached $6.5 billion as of April, marking a $1.4 billion increase from the previous year, according to Forbes data cited by the outlet.
His sons have also seen massive wealth spikes. Donald Trump Jr.’s fortune jumped from $50 million to $300 million by December 2025.
Eric Trump’s wealth reached $3.2 billion following the stock market debut of American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining firm he leads.
Conflicts of interest
Both Eric and Donald Trump Jr. serve as executive vice presidents of the Trump Organization, a holding company managing diverse global assets.
An Associated Press report noted that the Trump brothers are moving beyond real estate into sectors seeking U.S. government contracts.
In March, the brothers acquired millions of dollars in shares of an armed drone manufacturer aiming for Department of Defense contracts.
The Trump Organization is also negotiating with several Persian Gulf states that rely on the U.S. military.
On March 20, the Trump administration approved $16.46 billion in arms sales to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
“All this gives the impression that foreign governments are paying or paying tribute to Donald Trump's businesses in apparent attempts to curry favor with him and receive better treatment on key political issues, including trade deals,” said Noah Bookbinder, director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), according to the report.
Bookbinder added that it is “deeply concerning” that American diplomacy could be guided by the financial interests of the Trump family.
A tracker maintained by House Democrats suggests these business schemes contributed an estimated $2.25 billion in gains for the Trumps since January 2026.
Trump has also promoted cryptocurrency on his Truth Social platform. He and envoy Steve Witkoff are linked via family ties to World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm where Trump is an emeritus co-founder.
Recent transactions involving the firm and a company in Abu Dhabi have drawn scrutiny.
During a Middle East tour, Trump also approved a request from Emirati authorities to purchase advanced U.S. microchips, a sale previously restricted under the Biden administration.
