Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025
Financial disclosures for 2025 reveal that Donald Trump and Melania Trump generated significant income through merchandise, books, and media projects during his first year back in office. The report highlights the commercial success of branded items like Bibles and fragrances alongside documentary production earnings.
Why it matters
The report provides transparency into the financial activities and potential conflicts of interest for a sitting US President.
Image source, Getty Images By Dearbail Jordan and Emer Moreau , Business reporters Published 22 minutes ago Nearly 1,000 pages detailing US President Donald Trump's financial information have been released, showing how much he made and what he invested in during his first year back in the White House.
The reporting focuses on factual financial data released by the Office of Government Ethics without editorializing the ethics of the income sources.
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