The Trump administration has eased enforcement of crypto companies, even as the President and his family have launched their own crypto company.PHOTO: REUTERS

The key ways Trump’s financial interests intersect with government policy

· The Straits Times
  • Trump earned at least US$2.2 billion in 2025 from businesses linked to his administration, including cryptocurrency, real estate, and media settlements.
  • His crypto ventures, like World Liberty Financial and meme coins, benefited from eased regulations and foreign investments from allies like the UAE.
  • Real estate deals in the Middle East and stock investments in companies regulated by his government highlight potential conflicts of interest.

WASHINGTON – When US President Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosure was released on June 30, it showed that he reaped at least US$2.2 billion (S$2.85 billion) from his various businesses in 2025, a singular haul for a president.

Many of the gains stemmed from ventures that intersect with his administration, posing unparalleled potential conflicts of interest.