Re: Trump using his presidency to earn some cash

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

I don't really buy the concept of "percent increase/decrease".  However, I
do think it's an interesting question, so I looked it up.
https://search.brave.com/ask?enable_research=true&q=For+each+United+States+president%2C+what+was+the+increase+in+percentage+in+their+net+worth+during+their+terms%2C+as+defined+by+when+they+entered+office+and+left+office%3F&conversation=0946f3bee21094a755ad447f140ef817d86e

Executive Summary: Dramatic Wealth Disparities and Data Ambiguities

The percentage increase in net worth for U.S. presidents during their
terms varies wildly, ranging from financial ruin to gains exceeding
9,000%. Bill Clinton and Barack Obama show the highest reported percentage
increases (approx. 9,000% and 5,300% respectively), though data for Obama
often conflates term earnings with post-presidency book deals. Conversely,
Thomas Jefferson died broke despite a massive initial fortune, and Donald
Trump saw a significant decrease (~27–32%) during his first
term. Critical data gaps exist for 34 of the 46 presidents, particularly
those serving before 1969, and many figures rely on inflation-adjusted
estimates rather than precise term-specific audits.

Highest Percentage Increases

Recent presidents (1970s–2010s) demonstrate the most explosive
percentage growth, often driven by book deals, speaking fees, and
investment appreciation that begin during or immediately after their
terms.

 * Bill Clinton experienced the most dramatic surge, with net worth rising
   from $1.3 million to between $120 million and $241 million, representing
   an increase of 8,923% to 9,000% between 1993 and 2001.  Some sources
   attribute a combined 6,000%+ increase for Bill and Hillary Clinton since
   entering the White House.
 * Barack Obama saw his net worth grow from $1.3 million to $70 million (a
   5,307.69% increase) between 2009 and 2017.  However, conflicting reports
   suggest a significant portion of this 5,300% surge occurred after leaving
   office, creating ambiguity about the growth strictly during his term.
 * Richard Nixon increased his wealth by 650%, moving from $2 million to $15
   million between 1969 and 1974.
 * George H.W. Bush achieved a 475% increase, growing from $4 million to $23
    million between 1989 and 1993.
 * Gerald Ford realized a 400% gain, rising from $1.4 million to $7 million
   between 1974 and 1977.

Decreases and Financial Ruin

Not all presidencies resulted in wealth accumulation; some leaders faced
significant losses due to poor investments, economic conditions, or the
high costs of maintaining a public lifestyle without sufficient private
income.

 * Donald Trump (First Term) saw his net worth decrease by approximately 27%
   to 32% between 2017 and 2021, falling from roughly $3.7 billion to between
   $2.3 billion and $2.5 billion.  (Note: Some sources mention a surge in a
   subsequent term, but complete term data is not fully established in the
   context).