Inside Donald and Melania Trump’s unconventional income streams from crypto, gold and Bibles

Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal a variety of income sources, including cryptocurrency, gold bars, Bibles, and real estate
PUBLISHED AUG 19, 2024
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump amassed $7.4 million from his NFT 'Collect Trump Cards' trading cards (Getty Images)
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump amassed $7.4 million from his NFT 'Collect Trump Cards' trading cards (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump's financial disclosures offer a unique glimpse into the billionaire's sources of income, which encompass cryptocurrency, gold bars, Bibles, and an extensive real estate portfolio.

The 167-page filing reveals that the president earned $300,000 in royalties from a special edition of the Lee Greenwood Bible, priced at $59.99, Daily Beast reported.

Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump amassed $7.4 million

Purchasers of the Lee Greenwood Bible should note that it is described as "the only Bible endorsed by President Trump," according to the website. Buyers can also acquire a signed copy for $1,000.

Donald Trump disclosed that a reprint of his book 'The Art of the Deal' brought in earnings between $50,000 and $100,000. Additionally, a book titled 'A MAGA Journey' generated $505,765 and 'Letters to Trump' by Royden LaFond amassed $4,474,420.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: Donald Trump and Melania Trump attend the Spring Swing at Golf & Body hosted by Golf Digest on May 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Golf Digest)
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump amassed $7.4 million (Getty Images)

Melania Trump earned $237,500 for a speaking engagement at Mar-a-Lago for the Log Cabin Republicans in April. Additionally, she received $220,000 for another speaking event at the 2022 Log Cabin Republican gala.

Together, Trump and his wife amassed $7.4 million from his NFT 'Collect Trump Cards' trading cards.

PALM BEACH, FL - JANUARY 11:  The Atlantic Ocean is seen adjacent to President Donald Trump's beach
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort reported revenues of $56.9 million, an increase of $4.6 million from the previous year(Getty Images)

Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort reported revenues of $56.9 million, an increase of $4.6 million from the previous year. However, without the disclosure of costs, the club's profitability remains uncertain.

Donald Trump's nine-figure wealth far outstrips Kamala Harris's assets

Donald Trump's golf courses generated substantial revenue, with the Trump National Doral golf resort leading at $160.1 million. It was followed by his Bedminster club at $37 million, the Scottish Turnberry golf course at $33.5 million, and the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, which earned $31 million.

Trump reported ownership of $250,000 in gold bars and an additional $1 million in cryptocurrencies. His total assets are listed at $635 million.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's total assets are listed at $635 million (Getty Images)

However, the former president remains liable for $83.3 million related to E Jean Carroll's abuse and defamation cases, along with an additional $454 million owed to New York state due to a civil fraud judgment. Trump is currently appealing both decisions.

Trump holds 114,750,000 shares in Trump Media and Technology Group. At a value of $23.17 per share at the time of publication, this could exceed $2.6 billion when they become tradable in September.

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference outside the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on August 15, 2024, in Bedminster, New Jersey. Trump's campaign leaders announced they were expanding his staff as the reelection campaign heads into its final few months. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
Trump holds 114,750,000 shares in Trump Media and Technology Group (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

However, it is improbable that Trump would sell his shares, as this would likely cause the stock price to plummet.

Trump's assets, which are in the nine-figure range, far surpass Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's combined income of $450,380 in 2024, as well as their assets, which are approximately $10 million.

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