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Trump's Wealth Plummets Amid Crypto and Licensing Struggles

1/4/2026

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Trump's Wealth Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump has a net worth of about $6.6 billion, driven by high-risk crypto investments and a revived licensing business.
His sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., have promoted these ventures, including a token deal tied to World Liberty Financial.
Trump Media & Technology Group shares have fallen 67% since he took office.
His memecoin, $TRUMP, declined nearly 90% from its peak by late 2025.

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Trump Undermines Democracy

The New York Times analysis states that U.S. President Donald Trump has dismantled post-Watergate laws limiting presidential power.
It cites Trump's firings of inspectors general and heads of independent agencies created to curb corruption and protect whistle-blowers.
Political scientist Julia Azari links Trump's rise to a white backlash against Barack Obama, similar to Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon, contributing to democracy decline and confronting anti-Black racism to curb Trumpism.

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Trump's Wealth Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump has a net worth of about $6.6 billion, driven by high-risk crypto investments and a revived licensing business.
His sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., have promoted these ventures, including a token deal tied to World Liberty Financial.
Trump Media & Technology Group shares have fallen 67% since he took office.
His memecoin, $TRUMP, declined nearly 90% from its peak by late 2025.

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