Trump’s $82 Million Bond Buying Spree: A Deep Dive into His Recent Financial Moves (2025 Update)

• What Bonds Did Trump Buy in 2025?
• Why Are Trump’s Investments Raising Eyebrows?
• How Much Has Trump’s Wealth Grown?
• What’s Next for Trump’s Financial Strategy?
• FAQs: Trump’s 2025 Bond Purchases

Former President Donald TRUMP has once again made headlines with his aggressive investment strategy, purchasing over $82 million in bonds between late August and early October 2025. This move, documented in mandatory ethics filings, reveals a pattern of targeting sectors that benefited from his policies—banking, tech, and retail—while raising eyebrows with simultaneous regulatory actions. Here’s a breakdown of his portfolio expansion, potential conflicts of interest, and how his wealth continues to grow amid political influence.

What Bonds Did Trump Buy in 2025?

Trump’s financial disclosures show he executed more than 175 individual transactions during this five-week period, with the total potential value of all purchases reaching $337 million. The bulk of these bonds were issued by federal and local governments, including municipalities, school districts, and public entities backed by taxpayers. However, the most notable acquisitions were corporate bonds from Meta, Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, CVS Health, Home Depot, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. One particularly controversial purchase was JPMorgan bonds—made the same week Trump directed the DOJ to investigate the bank over its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. JPMorgan denied any wrongdoing but acknowledged regretting its past association with Epstein.

Why Are Trump’s Investments Raising Eyebrows?

The timing of Trump’s JPMorgan investment, paired with his call for a federal probe, has sparked concerns about conflicts of interest, especially as he resumes a leadership role in government. Critics argue that his bond purchases in sectors he once deregulated—like banking and tech—create a blurred line between personal gain and policy influence. For instance, his Intel bond acquisition followed a Trump-era decision to secure a government stake in the chipmaker. While the WHITE House claims his investments are managed externally, the optics remain problematic.

How Much Has Trump’s Wealth Grown?

Trump’s financial disclosures paint a picture of relentless growth. Since returning to the Oval Office in January 2025, he’s added $100 million in bonds alone. His annual filing also reported over $600 million in income from cryptocurrencies, golf courses, licensing deals, and other ventures. Despite earlier claims of transferring assets to a trust controlled by his children, profits still flow directly to his accounts. Reuters estimates his net worth now exceeds $1.6 billion, fueled by bond investments, crypto gains, and existing business holdings.

What’s Next for Trump’s Financial Strategy?

Trump’s bond-buying spree suggests a calculated approach: targeting industries poised to thrive under his policies while leveraging his insider knowledge. The crypto angle is equally intriguing—his disclosures reveal significant earnings from digital assets, though details remain scarce. One thing’s clear: whether through bonds, crypto, or legacy businesses, Trump’s financial influence is expanding alongside his political clout.

Data sources: TradingView (bond valuations), CoinMarketCap (crypto metrics).