Melania Trump, JD Vance Report 2025 Income Surges to $18.2 Million and $7.4 Million
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
Melania Trump, JD Vance Report 2025 Income Surges to $18.2 Million and $7.4 Million
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
Summary
Melania Trump reported $17.3 million to $18.2 million in 2025 income, while JD Vance disclosed $1.4 million to $7.4 million—both sharply above their 2024 ranges, federal filings show.
A $10.7 million licensing deal tied to the “Melania” movie drove most of the first lady’s earnings, alongside $6 million from her memecoin and about $500,000 from her autobiography.
Vance’s increase came mainly from “Hillbilly Elegy,” which generated roughly $1.2 million to $5.2 million in royalties and advances, plus at least $100,000 from selling his stake in the Rise of the Rest fund.
The gains still trailed President Trump’s disclosed 2025 haul by a wide margin, with the president reporting at least $2.2 billion from cryptocurrency and real estate businesses.