Financial disclosure documents published by the United States Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on Tuesday (6/30) highlight the surge in President Donald Trump's wealth through his family's involvement in the crypto asset industry. Throughout 2025, which marks the first year of his second term, Trump reportedly pocketed earnings of approximately US$1.2 billion, equivalent to IDR 21.5 trillion, from various crypto entities.
A major portion of these earnings, valued at IDR 9.87 trillion, came from a partnership with the startup World Liberty Financial (WLF), founded by his sons alongside Steve Witkoff. Additionally, the 927-page report details IDR 11.39 trillion in royalties stemming from a licensing agreement for the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, a financial instrument launched shortly before the President's inauguration in January 2025.
Trump's involvement in this digital asset ecosystem includes holding billions of dollars worth of WLFI tokens and stock investments in major crypto exchanges like Coinbase. This massive economic activity contributed significantly to the rise in Trump's total personal wealth, which reportedly surged from US$2.3 billion to US$6.5 billion between 2024 and 2026.
This phenomenon has sparked strong criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest, especially given that his administration's crypto deregulation policies are seen as directly affecting the digital asset market. However, the White House firmly dismissed these accusations. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that Trump is not involved in any conflict of interest, emphasizing that the steps taken reflect a dedication to making the United States the crypto capital of the world.
Under United States regulations, presidents are required to disclose all of their assets and income. Currently, Trump's assets are managed through a *trust* mechanism by his son, Donald Trump Jr. Nevertheless, the provisions of the trust allow for full control of the assets to return to Trump as soon as his term ends in 2029.
