Dan Alexander
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Trump Failed To See Inflation Coming—And It’s Costing Him More Than $1 Million A Month
A close examination of the former president’s business shows that Trump was as blindsided by inflation as the Biden administration. → Read More
The Definitive Net Worth Of Donald Trump
He’s nowhere near as rich as he boasts, nor as poor as his critics claim. Donald Trump’s real net worth? $2.5 billion, according to our most recent tally. → Read More
Donald Trump Has Been Lying About Trump Tower For Decades
As the former president tries to fend off authorities, new revelations about Trump Tower suggest that the building is—and always was—something of a fraud. → Read More
Ivana Trump Left Behind $34 Million. Here’s What Is In Her Will
A Manhattan townhouse, a Miami Beach condo, a French property and her dog Tiger Trump are among the items to be split between Ivana Trump’s kids, a former nanny and a mysterious friend. → Read More
Trump’s Tax Returns Expose Sweetheart Loans For Ivanka And Her Brothers
The real-estate billionaire used loans with rock-bottom interest rates to shift some of his fortune to his kids. → Read More
This Is The Reason Trump Hid His Tax Returns For So Long
It is not a big mystery why Donald Trump refused to release his tax returns. Just listen to what people close to the real estate developer have said over the years. → Read More
Yes, Trump Is Still A Billionaire (Even Though He Paid So Little In Taxes)
The scandal is not just that Trump paid so little in taxes—it is that he did so despite being worth a fortune. → Read More
How Trump Avoided Disclosing Eight Loans On His Ethics Filings
Six were legally excluded from the filings, which are supposed to give the public an understanding of officials’ finances but are so riddled with loopholes that they offer only a partial picture. → Read More
Trump Owed Hidden Debt While In Office
Donald Trump’s business attracted so much scrutiny during his time in office that it would be easy to conclude that all information about its foreign entanglements must be out by now. It is not. → Read More
Here’s How Much Ron DeSantis Is Worth
Ron DeSantis, the person best positioned to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, has more in common with Barack Obama than his Republican rival—at least when it comes to personal finances. → Read More
Trump, Who Lost Money Running For President Before, Might Get Richer This Time
Trump has been busy out of office, repositioning his business in a way that could allow him to make money from his 2024 run. → Read More
The Billionaire Winners And Losers Of The 2022 Midterm Election
Billionaires may be considered paragons of success, but they aren’t all wise investors—especially when it comes to politics. → Read More
Why Trump Tower’s Profits Plunged
Donald Trump hasn't been able to escape all taxes. → Read More
How Sanctioned Russian Billionaires Are Trying To Loosen Europe’s Grip On Their Superyachts
Forbes found several yachts owned by sanctioned Russian billionaires that reclassified themselves houseboats and “reflagged,” or changed their registration, from British tax havens to more Russian-friendly spots. → Read More
The Definitive Net Worth Of Donald Trump
He’s nowhere near as rich as he boasts, nor as poor as his critics claim. Donald Trump’s real net worth? $2.5 billion, according to our most recent tally. → Read More
Trump Rejoins The Forbes 400 A Year After Falling Off The List
The former president is worth an estimated $3.2 billion, up from $2.5 billion a year ago. → Read More
Exclusive Recording, Documents Bolster Trump Fraud Lawsuit
The State of New York is suing Donald Trump and his business for engaging in financial fraud. Forbes has documents and a recording of Trump talking about 40 Wall Street, the first property cited in the attorney general’s press conference, that seem to back up her claims. → Read More
How Much Has Trump Made From Mar-A-Lago, His Palm Beach Estate Under Siege?
Trump paid an estimated $10 million for the lavish home in 1985 and turned it into a moneymaking club, before rising property values made it one of the most valuable homes in the world. → Read More
Donald Trump’s Great Escape: How The Former President Solved His Debt Crisis
The 45th president was chained to money-losing real estate and drowning in debt when he left office. Now, magically, he is flush with cash and free to deal— thanks to a little help from powerful friends. → Read More
Trump Moved More Than $1 Million From His Political Groups To His Private Business After Losing The Election
The former president has been able to convert about $1.3 million of donor money into business revenue since he lost the 2020 election, according to a review of the latest federal filings. → Read More