US President Donald Trump has entered the top 500 of the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, with a staggering fortune of $7.2 billion, driven largely by his fan base and platform power. The 78-year-old’s wealth nearly tripled due to his influence on social media and other digital ventures.
Trump’s billionaire partners, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, also saw significant gains, with their combined net worth increasing by over 80%. Musk reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person, while Thiel’s fortune surged by 67%.
The US President’s real estate holdings, including properties under the Trump Organisation and luxury golf resorts, contributed to his wealth. However, a surprising boost came from the $TRUMP memecoin, which skyrocketed in value after its launch and now accounts for nearly 90% of his wealth.
According to the Hurun Report, the US has the most billionaires in 2024, with 870, including 96 newcomers. The top three industries are software and services, media and entertainment, and financial services. The country is also home to 130 female billionaires, second only to China.
The city of New York has taken the top spot with 129 billionaires for the second consecutive year, followed by India with 284 billionaires and France’s Bernard Arnault in seventh place.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/hurun-2025-donald-trump-is-richest-us-president-ever-his-net-worth-is-8031104