US President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed criticism over earning roughly $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency ventures over the past year, arguing that financial gains were widespread because of the country's economic performance.
"You know why I'm profiting, because the stock market's going up, everybody's profiting," Trump told reporters as he prepared to board a new Air Force One aircraft presented by Qatar for his first flight on the plane.
Responding to questions about allegations that he was benefiting financially from his office, the billionaire president said his assets were managed through blind trusts, preventing him from influencing his personal finances.
"I don't get involved in my personal (finances), we have funds that run my money," Trump said. "I've made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money, and I don't talk to them."
Trump maintained that his wealth stemmed from his long-standing business success, even though the reported earnings were linked to cryptocurrency ventures introduced during his first year after returning to the White House.
"I don't know if I've had a better career in politics or business, but I had a great career in business, and you know, you saw the cash, and you report the different things," he said.
"So we're all profiting. I'm profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash."
Financial disclosure documents published on Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics showed that Trump received nearly $550 million in 2025 through his association with the startup World Liberty Financial.
World Liberty Financial (WLF) was established in September 2024 by Trump's sons together with the son of Trump's Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The 927-page disclosure filings also reported $635 million in royalty income under a licensing agreement tied to the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, which was launched only hours before Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
According to Forbes, Trump's cryptocurrency ventures have been the primary driver behind the sharp increase in his personal wealth, which climbed from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion in 2026.
During his presidency, Trump has pursued policies aimed at reducing regulation of the cryptocurrency industry, a move that has contributed to a surge in digital asset prices.
The White House said he had "proudly made the United States the crypto capital of the world."
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