Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This is Donald Trump's fortune over time. See those last two bars? Yeah, the presidency has been good to him. www.forbes.com/sites/danale... 31913
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Donald Trump is obsessed with the hot dogs at one of his golf courses. So obsessed that he orders one for everyone around him, including his Secret Service detail. Then, according to a former employee, the club bills the Secret Service for the hot dogs. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comHot-Dog Heaven: Inside Trump’s Golf GetawaysAt his private golf clubs, the president barrels through foursomes, knocks away putts, and generally has the time of his life—with the government picking up the Secret Service’s hot-dog tab. 41213
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Donald Trump and his family have long maintained that, even though he continues to own his assets, the president is walled off from decision making inside the Trump Organization. He is not. New investigation out this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comPresident Trump Appears More Involved In His Businesses Than Previously KnownFor a decade, Donald Trump and his family have insisted that he stopped all management of his businesses while serving as president. He did not. 1126
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 23/07/2026As the Trump administration held nuclear talks with Saudi Arabia, the president’s private business was moving into a crown-prince-backed development in the country—announcing a hotel, golf and residential project bearing Donald Trump’s name. Full story: www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump's Business Pursued Saudi Deal As He Conducted Nuclear DiscussionsWhile Trump's administration held nuclear-energy talks with Saudi Arabia, his private business moved ahead with a real-estate project tied to the crown prince. 54124
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 15/07/2026This is what happened to Donald Trump's business when he returned to the presidency. Full story here: www.forbes.com/sites/danale... 073
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 15/07/2026You may have seen reports that Donald Trump hauled in $2.2 billion in 2025. Turns out, he actually made even more. New story released this morning: www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump Made Even More Money Than You Thought Last YearAmerica’s salesman-in-chief capitalized on the most lucrative pitch of his life. Now Trump is selling something else—the myth that he doesn’t know how he made so much. 33733
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Trump's foreign licensing business grew 900% as he returned to power. New story out this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump’s Foreign Licensing Business Grew 900% As He Returned To PowerThe developer-in-chief is showing just how lucrative an unrestrained presidency can be. 065
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Desperate to rebuild his fortune, Donald Trump asked his political supporters to become his business partners. Those who trusted him most got hurt the worst. Meet the victims of Trump's various moneymaking ventures. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.com‘I’m Now Broke’: These Investors Lost Billions Buying Trump Stocks And CryptoDesperate to rebuild his fortune, Donald Trump asked his political supporters to become his business partners. Those who trusted him most got hurt the worst. 51914
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 02/06/2026How much of a problem are Trump’s financial dealings? Do they merely create the appearance of conflicts, or do they create avenues of corruption? It’s a hard question to answer, largely because the distinction depends on what happens inside the president’s head. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... 082
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 01/06/2026When I started at Forbes, I remember gawking at stories coming out of Italy, where billionaire prime minister Silvio Berlusconi sparked one scandal after another. Now, Italian media gawks at what’s happening in the U.S. Full segment with Italy's PiazzaPulita here: www.la7.it/piazzapulita... 1104
Reposted by Dan AlexanderDougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 31/05/2026A sitting president not only owning stocks but actively trading them while in office is unprecedented in modern history. We spoke with @danalexander21.bsky.social and @rwpusa.bsky.social about the implications. @elizlanders.bsky.social reports @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...pbs.orgTrump stock trades fuel accusations of corruption and profiting off presidencyEarlier this month, President Trump disclosed that his trust actively traded individual stocks. It’s an unprecedented practice for a sitting U.S. president in the modern era and is raising concerns ab... 53113
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 29/05/2026One of the biggest misconceptions about Trump’s business is the idea that he put his assets into a blind trust—or gave them all away to his family members. He did neither. Full PBS Newshour segment here: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... 055
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are suddenly much, much richer. Expect an uptick in news about their investments as they redeploy their newfound funds. 22012
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 27/05/2026During his time out of office, Donald Trump reconstituted his business empire, setting himself up to make far more money in his second term than he did in his first. Full segment from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0omp... 153
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Eric Trump's bitcoin business has added about $90 million to his net worth. But the everyday shareholders who bought into his sales pitch are down an estimated $500 million. Full story here: www.forbes.com/sites/danale... 143
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Eric Trump's bitcoin business has been selling investors a fantasy. Full story here: www.forbes.com/sites/danale... 4204
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 21/05/2026When Trump reached a settlement with the IRS, his administration tried to make it seem like the president wasn't going to get any money out of the agreement. But a close look at his finances reveals that it could save him more than $600 million. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comWhy Trump’s Tax Immunity Could Save Him More Than $600 MillionThe president secures a get-out-of-jail-free card for tax improprieties, just as he’s hauling in record amounts of cash. 33629
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 19/05/20261/ Eric Trump did a lot of good work through his charity. He also misrepresented many things—how much his organization paid his father’s properties, how much it spent on entertainers, even how much it handed over for auction items. Here's the paper trail. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comInside The Investigation Of Eric Trump's Kids-Cancer CharityThe president’s son did a lot of good for kids with cancer. He also perpetuated a fantasy about his charity for years, which he continues to push to this day. 265
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Eric Trump did a lot of good for kids with cancer. He also perpetuated a fantasy about his charity for years, which he continues to push to this day. New investigation out today. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comInside The Investigation Of Eric Trump's Kids-Cancer CharityThe president’s son did a lot of good for kids with cancer. He also perpetuated a fantasy about his charity for years, which he continues to push to this day. 274
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Eric Trump portrays his bitcoin company as a money-printing machine. It’s actually an arbitrage vehicle that preys on MAGA-minded investors. New investigation released this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comEric Trump's Bitcoin Business Is A DisasterThe president’s second son pitches his bitcoin company as a money-printing machine. It’s actually an arbitrage vehicle that preys on MAGA-minded investors. 03818
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 25/11/2025It took more than fame for Donald Trump and his sons to build a crypto empire. They got a lot of help from industry insiders, many of whom happened to need a hand from the president. Meet Trump's crypto cronies. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comThese Crypto Giants Sent Trump Money. His Administration Let Them Off EasyIt took more than fame for Trump and his sons to build a crypto empire. They also got a lot of help from industry insiders, many of whom happened to need a hand from the president. 83924
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 21/11/2025New: Alt5 Sigma, one of Trump's key business partners, told the SEC that it suspended its CEO in mid-October. An internal email, though, says he was placed on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier. me, for @forbes.com 1/forbes.comTrump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules With Filing On CEOOne of Trump's key business partners told the SEC it suspended its CEO in mid-October. Internal records suggest he was on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier. 21604259
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Has Donald Trump's business benefited from his political relationship with Saudi Arabia? NPR's Morning Edition had some great questions today. See a snippet of our conversation below and the full interview here: www.npr.org/2025/11/21/n... 032
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Donald Trump and NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang have grown very close recently, which makes sense, if you understand Donald Trump--and all that America's most valuable company has to gain from him. 3208
Reposted by Dan AlexanderKyle Khan-Mullins @kylekhanmullins.bsky.social · 20/11/2025NEW from me for @forbes.com: Vivek Ramaswamy may have lost a presidential run and his spot atop DOGE, but as he runs to lead Ohio, his net worth is higher than ever. Here's why: www.forbes.com/sites/kylemu...forbes.comHere's How Much Vivek Ramaswamy Is WorthThe billionaire may have missed out on running DOGE, but thanks to his former pharma company’s banner year his fortune is up about 80%. 299
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Donald Trump took in $21 million from a Saudi real estate firm last year. He will probably receive at least that much again this year—and there appear to be even more deals in the pipeline. 02313
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 20/11/2025"Vivek Ramaswamy’s Net Worth Has Nearly Doubled While He’s Running For Ohio Governor" @kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.comforbes.comHere's How Much Vivek Ramaswamy Is WorthThe billionaire may have missed out on running DOGE, but thanks to his former pharma company’s banner year his fortune is up about 80%. 1420396
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Howard Lutnick has reportedly promoted projects as commerce secretary that his kids are benefitting from in business. Strong story by @ericlipton.nytimes.com, @mrothfeld.bsky.social, David Yaffe-Bellany and @anaswanson.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...nytimes.comFamily Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy 14425
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Donald Trump claimed he had “nothing to do” with his family business yesterday. Nonsense. 14811
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Just published: It took massive paychecks for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf to lure some of the biggest stars away from the PGA Tour. Donald Trump, however, jumped on board for relative pennies. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump Received Surprisingly Little For Hosting Saudi-Backed Golf EventsIt took big checks for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf to lure some of the biggest stars away from the PGA Tour. Donald Trump, however, jumped on board for relative pennies. 1186
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Trump bet big on bitcoin. His timing could not have been much worse. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump’s Bungled Bet On Bitcoin Is Costing Him BigtimeDonald Trump’s social-media business is in trouble. A multibillion-dollar bet on bitcoin hasn’t done anything to help. 1716345
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 07/11/2025Scoop: “Trump Wine Hits Government Shelves” me, for @forbes.com 1/forbes.comTrump Wines Sold At Coast Guard Stores On Federal PropertyExchanges in Washington, D.C., and Virginia have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider, allowing his family’s business to earn revenue from sales on federal property. 105845454
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Why the next Trump real-estate project could be in Nashville: www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump's Next Real-Estate Project Might Be In NashvilleThe Trump Organization hasn’t done much real-estate dealing in the United States recently. But documents spotted by Forbes suggest the first family is looking to expand its empire. 052
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Before his first term, Donald Trump promised to do no new foreign deals, touting his decision to turn down a supposed-$2-billion offer from a developer in the United Arab Emirates. Eight years later, he's striking new agreements all over the world--and especially in the United Arab Emirates. 1217
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 27/10/2025New investigation out this morning. Trump is doing business all over the world--but much of it stems from a single Middle Eastern nation. I take a look inside the country powering the president's moneymaking machine. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comInside Trump’s Decades-Long Relationship With The United Arab EmiratesThe president has already made hundreds of millions abroad, much of it stemming from a single Middle Eastern nation. His most lucrative foreign deal may be about to begin. 1159
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 24/10/2025New: "Trump Crypto Partner Suspends CEO With No Explanation After Stock Falls 74%" me, for @forbes.com 1/forbes.comTrump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma Suspends CEO With No Explanation After Stock Crashes 74%Alt5 Sigma suspended Peter Tassiopoulos just two months after the company announced a $1.5 billion deal involving the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial. 38451190
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 16/10/2025The FT commissioned a poll of Trump voters, finding that most thought that the president had made less than $100 million while in office, and a third thought he hadn't made anything from the presidency. His net worth has, in fact, gone up by billions. www.ft.com/content/2ea2...ft.comHow the Trump companies made $1bn from cryptoThe president and his family have built a rapidly growing digital assets empire which has been fuelled by the administration’s industry-friendly policies 12820
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 15/10/2025NEW: Abu Dhabi’s MGX is suddenly everywhere in Trump’s Washington— 📱 TikTok’s possible new US ownership 💰 A $2B Binance deal using Trump’s stablecoin 💻 A 51% stake in Intel’s Altera unit—and US taxpayers own 9.9% of Intel Me, for @forbes.com 🎁🔗forbes.comWhat Is MGX? Abu Dhabi Fund Linked To TikTok And Trump’s USD1 CryptoFounded in 2024, the Abu Dhabi investment vehicle has quickly become a major force in Trump administration deals, from the reported TikTok restructuring to a controversial $2 billion investment in Bin... 8227144
Reposted by Dan AlexanderGiacomo Tognini @giacomotognini.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Vietnamese real estate mogul Dang Thanh Tam's industrial park firm, Kinh Bac City, boomed during Trump's first term as his trade war with China pushed manufacturers to Vietnam. Now he's partnering with Trump on a $1.5 billion luxury hotel. Read @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/giacom...forbes.comThis Vietnamese Real Estate Mogul Is Opening A Golf Resort With TrumpDang Thanh Tam’s business got a boost from Donald Trump’s first-term trade wars. New tariffs might hurt him, but he has an ace up his sleeve: a $1.5 billion luxury project with Trump. 12823
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Just published: "Why No One Really Knows How Much Money The Trumps Are Making Right Now" www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comWhy No One Really Knows How Much Trump Is Making Right NowA crypto company has taken in more money than almost any other entity in the president’s empire. But thanks to a secretive agreement, it remains unclear who is really receiving the cash. 0135
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Donald Trump is now one of the world’s biggest investors in bitcoin. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comDonald Trump Is Now One Of The World's Biggest Bitcoin InvestorsTrump's crypto portfolio goes beyond World Liberty Financial and his memecoin—he’s also big into bitcoin. Will he use his presidency to boost its price to new heights? 2124
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Trump has long badgered the Fed to lower interest rates, which it finally did last week. A review of the president's personal fortune shows he has billions of reasons for doing so. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comHere’s Why Trump Wants Lower Interest RatesDonald Trump has been demanding lower rates from the Fed for years—one of the clearest conflicts of interest in a presidency full of them. 177
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Four of Trump's kids are now worth at least $100 million, according to @forbes.com estimates. They can thank the presidency. New story out this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comHere's How Much The Trump Family Is WorthPresident Trump just had the most lucrative year of his life. But percentage-wise, his three sons—Don Jr., Eric and Barron—did even better. 1210764
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 18/09/2025What makes up Donald Trump's fortune? Forbes breaks it down, explaining exactly what the president owns and owes. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comThe Definitive Net Worth Of Donald TrumpWhat’s Donald Trump really worth? Forbes looks at everything on his balance sheet—including crypto, Truth Social and real estate—to determine the answer. 054
Reposted by Dan AlexanderEric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 15/09/2025NYT INVESTIGATION: Anatomy of Two Giant Deals: The U.A.E. Got Chips. The Trump Team Got Crypto Riches. NYT digs into links between a lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/u...nytimes.comAnatomy of Two Giant Deals: The U.A.E. Got Chips. The Trump Team Got Crypto Riches. 23285143
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 09/09/2025No president in U.S. history has used his position of power to profit as immensely as Trump, whose net worth is up $3 billion in the last year. That vaults Trump 118 spots higher on The Forbes 400, out this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comTrump Jumps 118 Spots On The Forbes 400 List Thanks To PresidencyDonald Trump lost money during his first term. Out of office, he found a formula for profiting off politics—now he’s piling up billions. 65326
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 29/08/20251/ I was looking through some police reports connected to properties around Mar-a-Lago last night, and I found a few interesting tidbits. 43318
Reposted by Dan AlexanderZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 23/08/2025Sergio Gor confounded a publishing house that paid Trump millions for books that largely used other people’s work. www.forbes.com/sites/zachev... 118838
Dan Alexander @danalexander21.bsky.social · 23/08/2025It’s difficult to measure the impact of lies. Just ask the justice who called out Trump for fraud Thursday, while handing him a $500 million gift. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...forbes.comJudges Cannot Agree On How Much Trump’s Fraud Should Cost Him. Here's WhyIt’s difficult to measure the impact of lies. Just ask the justice who called out Trump for fraud Thursday, while handing him a $500 million gift. 2195
Reposted by Dan AlexanderKyle Khan-Mullins @kylekhanmullins.bsky.social · 13/08/2025NEW from me and @lilyogburn.bsky.social for @forbes.com today! After digging into thousands of pages of financial disclosures and public records and interviews with experts across the economy, we've can definitively say: Here's how much everyone in Donald Trump's Cabinet is worth. 1/4 184