Emre Yumlu 
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he earned $57.4 million from a DeFi project named World Liberty Financial. The news came to light through Trump’s 2025 public financial disclosure, filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on June 13. The report sparked notable reactions in both the crypto world and political circles.
Trump and World Liberty Financial (WLFI)
According to the disclosure, Trump holds 15.75 billion governance tokens in World Liberty Financial. These tokens not only represent potential income, but also offer governance rights such as voting power within the protocol.
Although the exact structure or market valuation of the tokens is not detailed, the significant reported income suggests that Trump has either monetized a portion of his holdings or that the internal valuation is considerably high. The form simply lists the income as “$57,437,927”, without specifying whether it came from sales, staking rewards, or another mechanism.
What Is World Liberty Financial?
Launched in September 2024, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project that focuses on stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar. The protocol positions itself as a challenger to traditional finance systems by offering blockchain-based alternatives.
As of March 2025, the project has raised a total of $550 million in funding. It secured $200 million during its first public token sale and an additional $250 million in the second round. Notably, Tron founder Justin Sun invested $30 million in November 2024, receiving 2 billion WLFI tokens at an early rate of $0.015. Web3Port followed with a $10 million investment in January, and Oddiyana Ventures joined as a strategic investor, although their investment amount remains undisclosed.
Trump’s Expanding Digital Asset Portfolio
This disclosure reinforces the notion that Trump’s involvement in digital assets is more than a one-time event. In earlier filings, he reported revenue from NFT ventures such as the Trump Digital Trading Cards. However, the latest document does not include any new NFT-related income.
Trump also maintains roles in several companies tied to digital initiatives, including CIC Digital LLC and CIC Ventures LLC. These entities appear largely inactive, with little to no income reported.
As per standard procedure, Trump certified that the financial disclosure was “true, complete, and correct to the best of [his] knowledge.” The document is now subject to review by the Office of Government Ethics.
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