New disclosures totalling over 900 pages reveal that former US President Donald Trump earned an estimated US$2.2 billion during the first year of his presidency, according to analysis by the Wall Street Journal. The figures paint a picture of a systematic effort to extensively monetise his personal brand, extending beyond traditional ventures like golf courses and hotels into the burgeoning digital asset space. Trump reportedly raked in a staggering US$525 million from hotel and golf-related income, alongside US$49 million from other real estate ventures during this period.

A significant portion of this income stemmed from the volatile cryptocurrency market. Trump reportedly earned US$527 million from the sale of tokens and coins…