Trump's billion-dollar earnings caused a violent reaction in the world. What the media is writing
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The income of Donald Trump as president of the United States remains a subject for discussion. Politicians from the Democratic Party accused the head of the White House of greed after he earned $2.2 billion in 2025, including more than a billion dollars in cryptocurrency. He received a significant share of the profits from organizing receptions for politicians and businessmen in his clubs. What the media write about Trump's condition is in the Izvestia digest.
The Guardian: Trump is accused of greed after receiving more than $2 billion
Trump is accused of "brazen corruption in the field of cryptocurrencies" after financial reports showed that his family's projects brought in more than $1 billion in the first year of his return to the White House. A 927-page document released by the Office of Government Ethics states that last year the president received a total of more than $2.2 billion in payments for real estate transactions, golf resorts, branded products, licensing agreements and court settlements.
The Guardian
Juliana Stratton, the vice governor of Illinois and a Democratic candidate for the Senate, wrote on social media that Trump's "boundless greed is disgusting," adding: "Donald Trump uses his presidency to earn billions, while American families can hardly afford to meet their basic needs."
Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democratic representative on the Senate Banking Committee, said the figures show why the U.S. Congress needs to take action. California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the released data "showed exactly" how Trump played his cryptocurrency cards, noting that many investors suffered at the same time. Responding to questions about the revelations, Trump himself shrugs off criticism. The White House claims that Trump's business is separate from his official duties and is run by his adult sons.
BBC News: Trump's income has no analogues among US presidents
Harry Truman left the White House in 1953 with no income other than an army pension of $113 per month. The 33rd president of the United States later wrote that it was wrong to "commercialize the prestige and dignity of the presidency." Before running for president, George W. Bush transferred his investments into a blind trust and in the last week of his tenure stated that he had no idea how the 2008 economic crisis had affected his condition.
BBC News
Donald Trump, on the other hand, earned at least $2.2 billion in his first year in office, according to a new financial report — an amount that historians have called unprecedented and which violated the norm according to which US presidents avoid financial conflicts of interest in the White House.
In the modern era, several presidents have had relatives who sought to capitalize on their ties to the White House. Jimmy Carter's brother was involved in the promotion of the beer brand. While Joe Biden was vice president, his son Hunter was making money for a Ukrainian energy company. However, historians argue that these past examples pale in comparison to the profits generated by Trump and his family business since his return to the presidency.
CNN: how do Trump's business interests and political views intersect?
As Trump's fortune has skyrocketed since his return to the White House, his two most prestigious resorts in Florida have also seen record revenue growth. Since the beginning of last year, the president has visited Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral more than two dozen times, hosting charity dinners with millions of prizes at each table, honoring foreign dignitaries and hosting galas of the Republican Party, while industry leaders and political groups hastily booked their own events there.
CNN
Trump also significantly increased Mar-a-Lago's revenue by raising the membership fee to $1 million shortly before his re-election. According to people familiar with the situation at the club, this luxurious resort encourages spontaneous conversations with the president, who often dines on the terrace in the evenings. Some ethics experts have described the combination of politics and profit as a clear opportunity for lobbying groups to gain direct access to Trump.
According to knowledgeable people, the membership of Mar-a-Lago has changed in recent years. There are more people who seek business ties with Trump or his administration. After returning to the presidency, many of Trump's properties also became venues for fundraising events for the Republican Party, often with the promise of a possible commander-in-chief. Dozens of federal political candidates and committees have reported making payments to Mar-a-Lago or Doral for hosting events there since Trump returned to power.
Associated Press: Trump made his first flight on a plane donated by Qatar
Trump made his first flight on the new presidential aircraft Air Force One, an upgraded Boeing 747-800 worth $ 400 million, which was donated by Qatar. The ship's trademark light blue livery, which helped it blend in with the sky, has disappeared. The updated aircraft is painted in Trump's preferred color scheme: a dark blue fuselage with red and gold stripes.
Associated Press
It is equipped with luxurious elements that, according to the president, the commander-in-chief's entourage should have: plush carpets, chairs that fold out horizontally, wooden paneling and the presidential seal on the seat belts, as reported during the inspection of the aircraft. Trump told reporters that he was proud of the luxury plane. "There are two things you can do: either not draw attention to yourself, or show it in all its glory," he said.
The aircraft is intended to be a "bridge" between the aging Boeing aircraft, which have served as Air Force One's presidential aircraft for the past 36 years, and two new aircraft, which are several years behind schedule and are not expected to be delivered until 2028 at the earliest. Trump inspected the new aircraft just a few weeks after returning to the White House last year and ordered that it be prepared for use for most of the remainder of his term in office.
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