Fact Check: Did the stock market drive most of Donald Trump’s 2025 income gains?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: “You know why I’m profiting? Because the stock market’s going up. … I’m profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash.”

Rating: MOSTLY FALSE

Explanation: Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reported roughly $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency gains and about $400 million from non-stock sources, including real estate, legal settlements, licensing agreements, and branded merchandise. Credible estimates indicate that most of his 2025 income gains came from non-stock sources rather than the stock market.

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Date: 07/09/2026

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Last Updated on July 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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