Donald Trump brushed off questions about his reported $3 billion wealth increase during a recent 60 Minutes interview. The president claimed he barely monitored his fortune and suggested others could have enjoyed similar gains through stock investments.
The exchange raised fresh questions about how Trump’s wealth grew after his return to office. He also discussed his cash holdings, family oversight of his finances and decision to forgo his presidential salary.
Donald Trump dismisses questions about his growing fortune on 60 Minutes
During the interview, host Ross Douthat asked Trump about a Forbes estimate that placed his net worth $3 billion higher. Trump quickly responded, “So did everyone’s.” When Douthat pointed out that his own fortune hadn’t grown by that amount, Trump suggested he should have invested in stocks.
“I devote almost no time to my net worth,” Trump said. “I don’t care.” He admitted his fortune had probably increased but couldn’t provide a figure. “I guess it’s gone up, I don’t even know.” Trump also said one of his sons managed his finances.
“I have a son who’s a very straight, good guy,” he explained. “He watches over money. I don’t even talk to him about it.”
He dismissed suggestions that his cash holdings represented something new. “I have a lot of cash. I’ve had a lot of cash long before I came in here.” Trump also mentioned his decision not to accept presidential pay, saying, “I don’t take a salary, you know.”
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly denied any conflicts of interest to CNN. She said Trump’s assets sat in a trust managed by his children. Meanwhile, one viewer mocked his interview response on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “Mine went down.” Another added, “Weird how that happened once he became president.” A third user wrote, “Easy to make money on stocks when his family and friends are insider trading.”
Financial journalist Dan Alexander examined several possible sources behind the wealth surge. Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, began public trading in March 2024. Alexander estimated it added $1.88 billion to Trump’s fortune by that fall.
His family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, also attracted foreign investment. CNN reported that a UAE-connected investment firm purchased a $500 million stake. Alexander additionally estimated overseas licensing generated over $107 million annually in 2024 and 2025.
