US President Donald Trump this week told Americans they should 'thank' him for their rising 401k balances, speaking to reporters on Wednesday just as official financial disclosures revealed his own fortune has tripled to about £1.7 billion ($2.2 billion) in the past year.
The figures, which show the president earning more in 2025 than during his entire first term combined, have renewed scrutiny of the overlap between his public office and private business interests. Asked about whether he is leveraging the presidency for personal gain, Trump said his investments are handled by outside institutions, while acknowledging he benefits from the arrangements.
