Trump downplays growing wealth through presidency: ‘You should’ve had stock’

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President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that he has used the presidency to increase his fortune, saying he pays little attention to his personal wealth.

In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Trump was pressed on the growth of his fortune during his second term, including a September Forbes report that put his net worth at approximately $7 billion. The report estimated that Trump’s net worth climbed by $2.7 billion since his 2024 election victory.

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