Author: Wenser, Odaily
As the rumor spreads that "TRON is about to go public through a merger with SRM company", the crypto market's attention is once again focused on the Trump family.
Although Eric Trump clarified that he will not hold a position in the new company Tron.Inc, he and Donald Trump Jr. still have potential interests associated with Dominari Securities, the facilitator of this merger transaction, which could bring in millions or even tens of millions of dollars for the Trump family.
This year, from meme projects TRUMP, MELANIA to DeFi project WLFI, stablecoin USD 1... Trump's crypto ventures seem to be treating the crypto market like an ATM, aggressively extracting benefits. However, exactly how much money he has made remains a mystery.
Last Friday, the White House Office of Government Ethics released Trump's financial disclosure document, offering a glimpse into his financial world. In this 234-page document, a business empire spanning real estate, tourism, media, and cryptocurrency is clearly outlined.
Odaily will briefly review Trump's business assets in this article, providing insight into the "shadow business empire" behind this "most powerful person in the world".
It is important to note that the financial disclosure document's cutoff date is January 2025. Therefore, the income from the "Trump meme coin" TRUMP issued on January 18 this year, as well as subsequent income from tokens like MELANIA and WLFI's USD 1, are not included. Even so, Trump's personal assets can be described as "substantial".
Trump's Arena of Fame: Balancing Entertainment and Politics, Titles Beyond US President
According to the document, in addition to government-related positions like US President, Trump's titles include:
CIC Digital LLC Manager, Chairman, Secretary, and Financial Director (until January 9, 2025) (Odaily note: This is a company specializing in Trump's Non-Fungible Token image licensing business, which also holds over $1 million worth of ETH);
CIC Ventures LLC Manager, Chairman, Secretary, and Financial Director (until January 9, 2025);
Mar-A-Lago Club LLC Current Chairman (Odaily note: Referring to the Mar-a-Lago Club, Trump's private residence and membership resort, purchased by Donald Trump in 1985);
Trump Media & Technology Group Board Chairman and Director (until March 22, 2024);
Current Chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
It's clear that before becoming president, Trump had already distanced himself from potentially risky positions, but still found it hard to let go of his core businesses and cultural entertainment ventures.
[The translation continues in the same manner for the rest of the text, maintaining the specified translation rules and preserving the structure of the original document.]Crypto Holdings: Holding 15.75 Billion WLFI Governance Tokens
Apart from the direct income from WLFI token sales, Trump also holds 15.75 billion governance tokens through an ETH wallet. Financial documents calculate its value at around $1,000-$15,000, with income recorded as less than $201.(Odaily Note: WLFI first round sale price was $0.015, second round sale price $0.05, and if calculated at the current over-the-counter price of $0.1, the tokens held by Trump are worth $1.57 billion.)
Is Trump also participating in WLFI governance?
Liabilities: 11 Liabilities, Including Real Estate Loans and Lawsuits
Additionally, Trump's financial documents mention 11 liabilities, including:
Real estate loans for Trump Tower, Trump National Doral Golf Club, 40 Wall Street, etc.: Over $50 million;
Debt related to E. Jean Carroll (Odaily Note: A woman who previously sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation) case: Over $50 million;
American Express credit card liability: $15,000-$50,000;
Unveiling Trump's Liabilities
Perhaps many would not expect that Trump is also a "credit card veteran". This real estate tycoon, business legend, and former US President is also a loyal credit card user, which just goes to show that the path to stablecoin adoption is still long.
Interesting Fact 1: Trump's Financial Documents Far Exceed Biden and Harris
Notably, in this 234-page financial document, over a hundred income items are less than $201 but are still detailed. In contrast, former US President Biden's 2024 financial form is only 11 pages, with main income sources from traditional sources like banks and retirement accounts, while Democratic presidential candidate Harris's financial form is also only 15 pages.
This shows the difference in financial situations between a businessman who has navigated the commercial seas for decades and an official who has navigated the bureaucratic seas for decades: the former is incredibly complex, while the latter is straightforward.
Interesting Fact 2: Trump Already Appeared on Forbes Rich List in 1982
According to the Forbes Billionaires Real-Time List, Trump currently has assets of around $5.2 billion, ranking 718th on the rich list. Previously mentioned in our article '24-Hour Reversal! Musk Just Extended an Olive Branch, Trump Declares "Relationship Ended"', his personal assets were $5.5 billion, and in just a few days, his net worth has shrunk by $300 million. For the likes of Trump and Musk, net worth is truly just a number game.
As early as 1982, Trump had already appeared on the first-ever Forbes 400 list with his father Fred, with their family's total net assets estimated at $200 million.
This son of a commercial real estate tycoon, born with a silver spoon, has now risen to the position of US President through his own efforts and the opportunities of the times. In the next 4 years of his tenure, his personal wealth may continue to expand at an astonishing speed.
