Ahead of the 2024 presidential elections, former president Donald Trump has disclosed significant earnings and liabilities in his latest financial disclosure.
What Happened: The former president has earned $300,000 for endorsing a version of the Bible. The financial disclosure, filed on Thursday, also lists millions in liabilities.
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The disclosure, required annually for federal candidates and officeholders, provides details on assets, investments, income sources, and liabilities. Trump reported earnings from recently released books, including $505,763 from "A MAGA Journey."
Trump also received a $300,000 royalty payment for "The Greenwood Bible," endorsed by both Trump and singer Lee Greenwood. The Bible sells online for $60, with signed copies priced at $1,000.
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The book "Letters to Trump," a collection of personal notes from various celebrities to Trump, generated $4.5 million in royalties, according to the filing.
Why It Matters: The financial disclosure sheds light on Trump’s current financial status, highlighting both his income streams and substantial liabilities.
Notably, Trump's financial situation includes over $50 million in legal liabilities, as revealed in the disclosure. These liabilities are linked to ongoing legal issues, including a civil fraud case filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and two judgments against him in the sexual abuse case involving E. Jean Carroll.
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Additionally, Trump's financial disclosure reveals that he holds between $1 million and $5 million in cryptocurrencies, likely connected to his non-fungible token (NFT) collections. The Republican presidential hopeful has earned $7.15 million in licensing fees from this venture.
Meanwhile, Trump faces criticism from former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci. Scaramucci has warned about the potential dangers of a second Trump presidency, particularly concerning Trump's stance on the Federal Reserve and pro-business policies.
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