By Myra Adams – The Hill contributor

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Reposted from The Hill: Oct. 25, 2025

Although President Trump insists he is “not a king,” he oversees a global corporate empire focused on continuously expanding the Trump brand, actively involving his “royal” family. Never in U.S. history have a president’s business interests been so openly and directly connected to government affairs under his influence.

A Forbes wealth profile states that Trump “has presided over the most lucrative presidency in American history,” estimating a net worth increase from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $5.1 billion. Forbes also reports his total net worth as $7.1 billion.

Let’s review how the Trump Family Empire is enriching itself from presidential policies and access, starting with the youngest members.

Kia Trump, age 18: The president’s oldest grandchild, a high school senior and talented golfer, has skillfully branded herself and turned the Trump name into a “KT” monogrammed sweatshirt line. Priced at a steep $130, Kia (Don Jr.’s daughter) wore the sweatshirt while attending the prestigious Ryder Cup with “grandpa,” earning priceless free advertising.

Barron Trump, age 19: The only child of Trump and first lady Melania is a New York University college student who has earned $150 million through World Liberty Financial, his family’s cryptocurrency venture. (More on that below.)

The most consequential long-term reports suggest that Barron might be appointed to TikTok’s board. But first, the complicated deal must close, transferring ownership from Chinese company ByteDance to a group of American billionaires (Trump allies) and global investors. Watch for these strategic developments, which could position Barron as a power player while boosting the Trump Family Empire.

Eric Trump, age 41: He is the youngest of Trump’s three children born to Ivana Trump. During his father’s second term, Eric became a No. 1 best-selling author and global titan. In August, a Wall Street Journal article ran, titled: “How Eric Trump Became One of Crypto’s Greatest Evangelists — Real-estate executive has been at the vanguard of the first family’s rapid entry into the cryptocurrency business.”

Just weeks before the 2024 election, Eric co-founded the cyber venture World Liberty Financial with his father, two brothers and friends. Wealth has no limit when the crypto industry contributes millions to your dad’s presidential campaign. After the inaugural donations, payback came when Trump controlled crypto regulation, or the lack thereof. Recently, reportedly, the Trump Family Empire earned over $1 billion through their various crypto ventures, with Eric on record saying it’s “probably more.”

Eric Trump’s official title is “executive vice president of the Trump Organization.” His corporate bio states that “he oversees the company’s vast global real estate portfolio.”

Fortunately, when your dad is president and playing hardball without rules, doors of opportunity open worldwide. This month’s open mic exchange between President Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto illustrates why Trump.com features new developments in countries that might conflict with U.S. foreign policy. But there are no conflicts when growing the Trump Family Empire — only opportunities. Read more..