Real estate, watches and guitars: Trump's 2025 $2.2B income wasn't all from cryptocurrency

But cryptocurrency was not Trump's only source of income. According to the report, the president continues to reap the benefits of his work in several other ventures. He has also accepted several generous gifts -- including tickets to the Super Bowl and U.S. Open, valued at $50,000 and $25,000, respectively.

For comparison, throughout Joe Biden’s presidency, he reported receiving $13,600 in gifts. These included commemorative Easter eggs and a nutcracker.

When Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosure report for 2025 was released on Tuesday, it garnered widespread interest due to a $1.4 billion windfall from cryptocurrency.

But it also revealed the president's other income streams through his work in entertainment, real estate, investing, publishing and other ventures for a total of $2.2 billion.

Trump has emphasized that he has financial advisers who manage his money for him and White House officials say nothing in the report constitute conflicts of interest.

Trump's crypto earnings came from a license agreement with a group linked to the $TRUMP meme coin, sales of cryptocurrency tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLF) and investments in WLF’s holding company.First lady Melania Trump also made about $6 million via a license agreement for the "sale of NFTs and other collectibles." Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are similar to cryptocurrencies in that they are stored and identified using blockchain technology.

Trump received more than $21 million from license fees accrued via real estate organizations in the United Arab Emirates. He made $9.2 million in license fees via a real estate company in Saudi Arabia. Trump also made $4.7 million from "Trump Watches" and $35,920 from "45 Guitar" through an “endorsement and promotional agreement." 45 Guitar may be affiliated with “Trump Guitars,” a brand that claims to be “the only guitar officially endorsed by Donald J. Trump.”

Compared to his other ventures, Trump’s income as an author is modest. Most of his earnings from the publishing world come from 1987’s "The Art of the Deal," the earliest book listed on the report, which made him at least $100,000. The second most successful title was 2004’s "How to Get Rich." Several others, such as 1990’s "Surviving at the Top," made less than $201. 

On Aug. 18, 2025, Trump made a series of sizable investments in Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft, worth between $5 million and $25 million each. Trump also has between $500,000 and $1 million invested in gold bars, according to the report. 

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The most expensive gift Trump received in 2025 was a $250,000 life-sized sculpture of himself presented by Anthony Constantino of Sticker Mule. Constantino is running for office in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Separately, Trump was gifted more than $122,000 worth of tickets to sporting events, including the U.S. Open, the Daytona 500 and the Super Bowl. 

Trump receives retirement benefits. He has participated in a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) pension plan since 1992. Trump receives a pension of $6,484 per month from SAG, and also gets a modest pension from the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, $727 per month. 

Trump received a small amount, between $201 and $1,000, in residual income for appearances in movies and television shows, potentially including "The Nanny," "Sex and the City," and "Zoolander."

Daredevils reach top of Empire State Building with banner, before apparent proposal

 

A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights.

But now back on the ground, both are facing multiple charges after being taken into custody, according to police.

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, who have gained an online following for their death-defying skyscraper climbs around the world, stayed on top of the skyscraper for several minutes as cameras rolled on the action before coming down on the spire, the NYPD said.

Kuznetsov, who is also known as Ivan Beerkus, then appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend before they were taken into custody.

Both face multiple charges -- including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a local law, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar's tools -- according to police.The black banner appeared to reference a Jimi Hendrix quote and said in white letters, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."

The banner has been recovered, police said.  

An NYPD helicopter was sent and the building's observation deck was cleared of visitors as police arrived.

It was not immediately clear how the couple got into position to free climb the metal structure that services the spire, broadcast antenna and red anti-collision beacon atop the building.  

A spokesperson for the Empire State Building said in a statement to ABC News that there was at no time danger to the building's tenants or visitors.

"It is to be emphasized that the Empire State Building Observation Deck, atop the World's Most Famous Building in the center of New York City, does offer a practical way for the most memorable marriage proposals," the spokesman said in a statement.

The Empire State Building's rules prohibit masks and costumes.  

The observation deck was reopened later in the afternoon on Wednesday.

They were featured in a 2024 Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story." The film showcased the couple's climb of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, the world's second tallest building at 2,227 feet.

The Russian couple have frequently posted photos of their stunts on their social media pages. In many of their posts, they are seen standing and posing at the edge of buildings from extreme heights.

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy calls for Moscow to end war

 

LONDON -- The Ukrainian military struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv continues its pressure campaign seeking to push Russia to end the war. 

"This is an entirely just response to everything Russia is doing against us," Zelenskyy said on social media. "Peace is needed, and this is exactly what Russia’s leadership must realize. Russia must end its war."

The Russian Defense Ministry did not appear on Wednesday to publicly comment on the attack, but said in a message on Telegram that its forces had shot down or otherwise destroyed at least 179 Ukrainian drones over Russian or Russian-occupied territory overnight.

The refinery, which Zelenskyy said was one of Russia's largest producers of lubricants, sits more than 1,300 km, or about 800 miles, from the frontline.

Ukraine overnight also launched an aerial strike at a military complex in the Penza region, where Russia develops and manufactures components related to missiles, Zelenskyy said.

The General Staff of Ukraine's military said the target was an aerospace facility known by its Russian acronym, NIIFI. The site is used to build sensors for some cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as satellite components, Ukraine said.

"Hits and smoke were recorded at the facility," the General Staff said in a Ukrainian-language update posted on social media. "This is a leading Russian enterprise in the field of space, aviation and military instrument-making."

 

Trump takes 1st flight on Air Force One gifted by Qatar, but retrofitted using taxpayer dollars

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking the first ride on the newly retrofitted Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family.

Trump, taking the retrofitted jet to North Dakota, touted it as "maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built."

"I said to Boeing, 'What's the best one?' They said this is the best plane ever built, and you're going to have the privilege of flying it, and I have a privilege also of flying it," Trump told reporters before boarding the jet -- which is approximately 14 years old -- at Joint Base Andrews.ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce, who is traveling with Trump on his trip, asked him about the use of taxpayer dollars to modify the luxurious plane, which likely only will be used by him.

"Well, it cost very little relative to what it would cost if we did it a different way," Trump said.The Qatari-gifted jet worth $400 million raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts over the unprecedented foreign gift. But Trump on Wednesday gave credit to the Qatari government.

"Frankly, we couldn't build a plane like this because we wouldn't be willing to spend the kind of money necessary. They spent top dollar," the president said.

The U.S. Air Force has been modifying the jet in Texas since September to meet the security, communications and other needs to transport the president. The Air Force had estimated it would cost less than $400 million to retrofit the gift.

The plane is to be used as the new Air Force One until shortly before Trump leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation, sources familiar with the proposed arrangement have told ABC News.

Boeing was already contracted by the United State government to build a new fleet of jets that would serve as the next-generation Air Force One, expected to be delivered in 2028 around the time Trump leaves office.

Trump on Wednesday said the gifted plane was needed, citing the age of the past jet. 

"Our Air Force One was 35, 36 years old, and it would be parked next to the new ones like this, and it really didn't look appropriate for our country. So we're very proud of this," Trump said. 

Trump is traveling to North Dakota to participate in a Freedom 250 Train Ride and Welcome Ceremony and to tour the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library before delivering remarks in Medora.

"I'm excited about the first flight. It's something nobody's ever seen anything like it, even you people, with all your experience and all of your talent, you will never see anything like this," Trump said just before his departure. "So, they just completed it. They made it appropriate for a president, that means the security and all of the different bells and whistles they put on. Very complex stuff, but it's really quite something, and this is a plane that the United States of America should have."

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Extreme heat forecast: What to expect as heat wave hits Midwest, Northeast

 

A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to the Midwest, the South and the East Coast this week.

The heat started in the Midwest, where extreme humidity levels are rivaling the Amazon rainforest,Chicago activated cooling centers throughout the city, including at community service centers, senior centers, libraries, city colleges and police districts. Chicago Public Schools said all summer programming will be inside through Wed

On Wednesday, the dangerous heat expands from the Midwest and the South into the Northeast.

The heat index -- what temperature it feels like with humidity -- is forecast to soar to 104 degrees in Chicago, 109 in Detroit, 104 in New York City, 107 in Philadelphia, 108 in Washington, D.C., and 111 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Amtrak warned that some trains may operate with reduced speeds Wednesday through Saturday due to the heat advisories in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. Amtrak noted that this could cause delays from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. on those days.

On Wednesday, the dangerous heat expands from the Midwest and the South into the Northeast.

The heat index -- what temperature it feels like with humidity -- is forecast to soar to 104 degrees in Chicago, 109 in Detroit, 104 in New York City, 107 in Philadelphia, 108 in Washington, D.C., and 111 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Amtrak warned that some trains may operate with reduced speeds Wednesday through Saturday due to the heat advisories in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. Amtrak noted that this could cause delays from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. on those days.

Madison Square Garden hosting 2 events related to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding, sources say

 Madison Square Garden will be hosting two events related to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly anticipated wedding, sources familiar with the plans told ABC News on Tuesday.

The New York City arena will host the first event, meant for 100 people, on Thursday at 6 p.m., the sources said.

A second event will take place Friday afternoon, with a cocktail hour beginning at 4 p.m., the sources said, adding that the event isn't scheduled to end until 4 a.m. Saturday morning.

One thousand people are expected to be in attendance at the second event, the sources said.

The sources said both events will have a strict no-phone policy for everyone inside the venue, including guests, vendors and security personnel.

The event company has also obtained permits to close portions of West 31st Street and West 33rd Street for the duration of events, according to the sources, who said the streets will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.

Additionally, tents and canopies will be set up to prevent the public from catching glimpses of arrivals and departures, the sources explained. For now, 7th and 8th Avenues are expected to remain open to pedestrians and traffic, they said.

ABC News has reached out to representatives for Swift and and Kelce for comment.

The "Shake It Off" singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced their engagement in August last year, after first sparking speculation about their relationship in the fall of 2023.

Leading up to this week, there had been growing reports that the couple may tie the knot around the Fourth of July holiday, but neither Swift nor Kelce had confirmed any details publicly.