President Donald Trump defended more than $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings on Wednesday, stating that his personal finances are managed by outside institutions through blind trusts. His remarks came a day after the U.S. Office of Government Ethics released an annual financial disclosure detailing substantial revenue from ventures tied to his family, including World Liberty Financial and the TRUMP token.
Speaking to reporters before departing Joint Base Andrews, Trump rejected accusations that he used his presidency for personal financial gain. He said he does not make investment decisions regarding his personal wealth and described the arrangements as blind trusts managed by outside entities. “I don’t get involved in my personal finances,” Trump said. “We have funds that run my money.” He added that he does not communicate with the institutions managing his holdings.
The 927-page financial disclosure reported roughly $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency-related income during 2025. A significant portion came from World Liberty Financial, which generated nearly $550 million, according to the filing. Other reports indicated the venture earned over $520 million from token sales and more than $250 million from the sale of ownership interests, with income distributed among family members. The filing also listed approximately $635 million in royalties from Celebration Coins, tied to the TRUMP memecoin business operated through CIC Digital LLC. That token launched shortly before Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
When questioned about potential conflicts of interest, Trump pointed to broader market gains rather than specific crypto investments. “You know why I’m profiting? Because the stock market’s going up — everybody’s profiting,” he said. “So we’re all profiting. I’m profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash.”
World Liberty Financial, co-founded in September 2024 by Trump’s sons and Zach Witkoff, later introduced the USD1 stablecoin during Trump’s second term. Critics have continued to question whether Trump’s cryptocurrency business interests create conflicts while he oversees policies affecting the digital asset industry. His administration has introduced measures supporting cryptocurrency adoption and promoting the U.S. as a global hub for digital assets.
The White House rejected any allegations of conflicts of interest. Spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated, “Neither the President nor his family has ever engaged — or will ever engage — in conflicts of interest.” She also highlighted Trump’s efforts to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world” through executive actions and legislative support.
Trump’s latest disclosure showed a sharp increase in reported revenue compared with the previous year, with overall reported revenue exceeding $2 billion in 2025, driven largely by cryptocurrency. The president did not directly address conflict-of-interest questions during his appearance, maintaining that his financial gains reflect broader market performance rather than decisions made from the White House.
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