While official total profit figures are not public, specific events and financial disclosures from 2025 and early 2026 provide estimates of the gains made by Donald Trump, his family, and his inner circle during periods of tariff-induced market volatility:
1. Gains from the "Tariff Pause" (April 2025)
When President Trump announced a 90-day pause on worldwide tariffs on April 9, 2025, the stock market experienced its largest one-day wealth gain for billionaires in history, totaling $304 billion.
- Donald Trump: His 53% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) rose by $415 million in a single day as the stock jumped nearly 23%.
- Elon Musk: As a key advisor and donor, Musk saw his net worth surge by $36 billion in one day as Tesla stock soared.
- Inner Circle & Donors: Trump personally pointed out gains for visitors in the Oval Office that day, noting investor Charles Schwab made $2.5 billionand NASCAR owner Roger Penske made $900 million. Larry Ellison (Oracle) also gained $15.5 billion.
2. Trump Family Business & Crypto Expansion
Beyond immediate stock market rallies, the family's newer ventures have significantly increased their wealth during his second term:
- Overall Wealth Growth: Bloomberg estimates the Trump family's wealth increased by $1.4 billionduring his second term as of early 2026.
- Crypto Ventures: The Trump Organization reportedly earned $802 million from crypto ventures in the first half of 2025 alone.
- World Liberty Financial: A deal with a UAE-backed firm just before the 2025 inauguration reportedly funneled $187 million into family coffers.
- Meme Coins: A coin released by the president, $TRUMP, earned an estimated $320 million in fees.
- Paper Wealth: Ventures launched since his re-election generated at least $4 billion in "proceeds and paper wealth" for the family by December 2025.
