Trump defended his stock and asset holdings after controversy over a sharp increase in stock and bond-related investment transactions during his first year back at the White House. He said he acted "for our country, not for myself," claiming he generated "hundreds of billions of dollars" for America through stocks and other assets while criticizing "radical left" Democrats. Office of Government Ethics information showed Trump disclosed at least $220 million and as much as about $750 million in personal securities transactions during the first three months of 2026. Annual financial filings showed his total income reached at least $2.2 billion in 2025, up from about $622 million in 2024.