What was said
In a CBS "60 Minutes" interview, Trump said his roughly $3 billion net worth increase during his second presidency came from stocks, telling the interviewer "You should have had stock."
Claimed by Donald Trump, President of the United States · official statement
Our verdict
Forbes estimated Trump's net worth rose about $3 billion in a year to $7.3 billion in 2025 and said cryptocurrency was the main driver. His 2025 financial disclosure showed about $1.4 billion from crypto ventures, and Forbes estimated only about 10% of his liquid assets were in stock. The stock market did rise, but the record shows most of the gain came from sources other than stocks. PolitiFact rated the statement Mostly False.
The facts
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Forbes estimated in September 2025 that Trump was worth $7.3 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024, and called cryptocurrency, including World Liberty Financial and his memecoin, his primary vehicle for the gain.
Forbes: Presidency Boosts Trump's Net Worth By $3 Billion In A Year - 2
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure showed $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures and another $400 million from other sources such as real estate and legal settlements, PolitiFact reported; Forbes editor Dan Alexander estimated about 10% of Trump's liquid assets were in stock.
PolitiFact: Trump's $3 billion net worth increase came largely from crypto, not stock
Published fact checks
- No, most of Trump’s $3 billion gains aren’t from stocks · PolitiFact
- FactChecking Trump's Post-Election '60 Minutes' Interview · FactCheck.org
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Checked 14 November 2026, updated 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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