Donald Trump's foreign licensing business generated $61 million in revenue in 2025 [1].
The surge suggests the Trump Organization is leveraging the president's political influence to secure international agreements that were previously avoided or prohibited.
Analysis from Forbes shows that the revenue for the licensing business jumped from $6.8 million in 2023 [1] to $61 million in 2025 [1]. This represents a 900% increase [1] following Trump's return to the White House in January 2025 [1].
"Our analysis shows Trump's foreign licensing revenue jumped to $61 million in 2025, a 900% increase from 2023," Dan Alexander of Forbes said [1].
These licensing deals involve agreements with foreign governments and companies across the globe. One specific example of this activity is a resort project currently under construction in Albania [1].
The growth in revenue comes as the Trump Organization utilizes the president's current position to facilitate these overseas branding and licensing contracts, a shift from the pledges made during his previous term in office [1].
A White House spokesperson addressed the reports regarding these financial gains. "We have always complied with the ethics rules that were in place during my first term," the spokesperson said [2].
“Trump's foreign licensing revenue jumped to $61 million in 2025, a 900% increase from 2023.”
The rapid escalation of foreign revenue coinciding with a return to the presidency raises questions about the intersection of private profit and public office. By securing high-value contracts with foreign entities while serving as head of state, the president creates a potential conflict of interest where diplomatic relations could be influenced by the financial interests of the Trump Organization.
