Big Take Inside the Trump Family’s Money-Making Machine
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Aug 6, 2025 Bloomberg reporters Max Abelson and Annie Massa uncover the striking financial landscape of the Trump family, whose wealth has skyrocketed to $6.4 billion since late 2022. They explore diverse revenue streams, from cryptocurrency investments to lucrative real estate projects in the Middle East. The discussion reveals how Trump's brand intertwines with his political ambitions, highlighting business ventures driven by family members, and the potential impacts of these financial strategies on the MAGA agenda. It's a deep dive into a money-making machine.
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Trump's Net Worth Doubles
- President Trump's net worth has more than doubled to around $6.4 billion in his second term.
- New wealth sources include a publicly traded company and crypto ventures that were absent in his first term.
Four-Part Trump Wealth Machine
- The Trump family's wealth divides into four categories: real estate, corporate connections, crypto, and ventures.
- New categories like crypto and corporate roles make the family's wealth more complex than before.
Global Real Estate Expansion
- Unlike his first term, Trump family is now partnering globally, including deals touching foreign governments indirectly.
- This expands their real estate reach to the Middle East and Balkans with projects worth billions.