Trump Reportedly Rakes in Millions from Legal Settlements in 2025
Although former President Donald Trump does not take a presidential salary, reports indicate he has earned enormous sums in 2025 from legal settlements with major corporations. Highlights include:
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Meta (Facebook/Instagram): $25 million settlement related to account suspensions following the January 6 riots. $22 million is earmarked for Trump’s upcoming presidential library, set to open in 2029.
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YouTube: $24.5 million settlement after suspension of his channel.
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Twitter/X: $10 million settlement over permanent account bans in 2021.
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Paramount/CBS: $16 million settlement plus an additional $20 million in advertising and programming support.
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Other reported sources of income: $36 million from CBS combined, $16 million from ABC, $3 billion from crypto, $940 million from law firms, $400 million from a Qatar plane deal.
Trump is also reportedly seeking $230 million from the Department of Justice, claiming damages from federal investigations into him over the years.
Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have labeled these earnings as emblematic of “kleptocracy,” while supporters argue it’s simply savvy business. The situation has raised questions about whether a sitting president should be receiving such substantial payouts while in office.
