- Trump's various lawsuits against media companies netted him $86.5m last year. The largest payout came from Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram.
- Melania Trump made $10.7m from her eponymous documentary, which was produced by Amazon.
- The Trump-embossed Bible made $208,000, while his branded trainers and fragrances brought in $67,000.
- Amazon spent $40m making the film which followed Melania Trump in the run-up to Trump's second inauguration.
- The US president made several millions of dollars from adding his distinctive signature to a wide range of merchandise, including his coffee-table book, Save America, which generated $1.8m (£1.38m) last year.
Donald Trump's financial landscape in 2025 reveals a remarkable array of income sources. His annual financial disclosure report, spanning 927 pages, details earnings from merchandise, lawsuits, and media ventures.
Among the highlights, Trump's lawsuits against media companies yielded a staggering $86.5 million, with the largest payout of $24.5 million coming from Meta, following a settlement over account suspensions post-January 6 riots.12
Additionally, Melania Trump earned $10.7 million from her documentary produced by Amazon, which had a production budget of $40 million. The film chronicled her life leading up to Trump's second inauguration.
Trump's merchandise sales also contributed significantly, with his coffee-table book, Save America, generating $1.8 million last year. Other products, including a Trump-embossed Bible and branded trainers, added to his income, with the Bible alone netting $208,000 and the trainers and fragrances bringing in $67,000.46
Moreover, Trump's financial disclosure indicated 21,285 share trades across numerous companies, alongside two pensions from SAG-AFTRA that paid him $86,532 last year, showcasing his multifaceted financial portfolio.
“Trump's financial disclosure reveals a staggering $86.5m from lawsuits against media companies in 2025. Additionally, he earned significant income from merchandise, including a Bible and branded products.”
BBC
