Trump claims billions in stock gains since returning to office

President Trump posted a Truth Social meme depicting him tracking stock data in the Oval Office and declaring he’s earned billions in stocks since resuming the presidency, insisting the money is for the country, not himself. His latest financial disclosure shows about $2.2 billion in 2025 earnings, and ethics critics highlight his Intel stock purchases this year as potential profiteering while in office. The broader context includes a high public distrust in government reflected in recent polls.