There’s one key factor which is thought to have boosted Trump’s bank balance

US President’s net worth has been on the up since he took over the Oval Office for a second time, having nearly tripled since becoming president. But why?

Back in September, Donald Trump was worth a record $7.3 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024, when he was still running for office.

The $3 billion gain saw him jump 118 spots on The Forbes 400 list, where he landed at No. 201, yet some months later, in December, he sits as the 578th richest person in the world.