Sanders Criticizes Reported $4 Billion Trump Family Gains from Presidency
Sen. Bernie Sanders stated that the Trump family has made $4 billion from the presidency, referencing a report on their cryptocurrency and other deals. The report estimates total gains at $4.05 billion, with significant increases in crypto profits. Elizabeth Warren has also called for an investigation into these activities.
snopes.comSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated on Thursday that the Trump family has made $4 billion from the presidency, citing a January report on their gains from cryptocurrency and other ventures. Sanders referenced a New Yorker article from January that estimated the Trump family's total gains at $4.05 billion.
The gains come from cryptocurrency investments, Persian Gulf deals, a Qatari jet deal, Mar-a-Lago events, and Truth Social.
The January report followed an August 2025 article that pegged the Trump family's crypto profits at $2.36 billion. , World Liberty Financial, the Official Trump memecoin, and the Official Melania memecoin. Crypto gains increased by $646 million to $3.013 billion, according to the report.
World Liberty Financial's disclosures indicate that 75% of WLFI token sales flow directly to a Trump entity.
Additional Criticism and Price Movements Sen.
' She pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to open a federal investigation into these activities. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. At the time of the report, the WLFI governance token traded at $0.07739, up 0.87% in the last 24 hours.
The TRUMP memecoin traded at $2.84, up 0.19%. Shares of American Bitcoin Corp. rose 1.59% in after-hours trading after closing down 5.97% at $1.26 during the regular session.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- Thursday
Sen. Bernie Sanders stated that the Trump family made $4 billion from the presidency, citing a report on their deals.
1 sourceBenzinga - January 2026
The New Yorker published an article estimating the Trump family's total gains at $4.05 billion from various ventures.
1 sourceBenzinga - Last year
Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate the Trump family's crypto activities.
1 sourceBenzinga - August 2025
A report pegged the Trump family's crypto profits at $2.36 billion from specific ventures.
1 sourceBenzinga
Potential Impact
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The criticism could prompt further scrutiny of cryptocurrency regulations involving political figures.
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World Liberty Financial's token sales may face increased investor caution due to reported ties.
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American Bitcoin Corp. stock could see volatility from association with the reported gains.
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