Diana Paluteder
Between NFTs, meme coins, and a memoir, the First Lady has found plenty of ways to “Be Best” at business—though exactly how much she’s earned depends on where you look. Here’s what we know about Melania Trump’s net worth in 2025.
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Who is Melania Trump?
Melania Trump is the First Lady of the United States, returning to the role in 2025 after previously serving from 2017 to 2021 as the wife of President Donald Trump.
Originally from Slovenia (then part of Yugoslavia), she was born Melanija Knavs in 1970 and started modeling as a teenager.
Her career took her to Paris and Milan before she moved to the United States in 1996. She met Donald Trump in 1998, and after several years of dating, they married in 2005. A year later, they had their son, Barron Trump.
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Melania Trump’s net worth 2025
This calculation is based solely on disclosed assets and income, which likely underestimates her true wealth. Public estimates in the $50M—$100M range likely factor in past business ventures, modeling income, and overall brand value, which are not fully detailed in this disclosure.
Indeed, the disclosure only reports certain assets and income sources, but it does not include:
- Any hidden assets, investments, or luxury assets (jewelry, cars, etc.);
- Brand value, intellectual property rights, or other undisclosed income sources;
- Potential joint assets with Donald Trump that she may have indirect access to;
- Prenuptial agreements or inheritance potential.
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Melania Trump’s income sources
As detailed in her husband’s financial disclosure reports, Melania Trump has various sources of income, including payments for speaking engagements and earnings from license fees for her collection of NFTs.
For instance, in April 2024, she received $237,500 for a speaking engagement at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans held at Mar-a-Lago. Additionally, she earned approximately $330,000 from selling NFTs through a licensing agreement with Designers Manager.
Melania Trump’s assets
Her real estate holdings, business entities, and bank accounts suggest a mix of investments and passive assets, though much of her brand remains tied to Donald Trump’s empire. Here’s what the disclosure lists:
- Melania LLC (inactive, no income);
- Melania Marks Accessories Member Corp (no reported value or income);
- 721 33H LLC (ownership in a pass-through entity);
- 721 33H LLC Real Estate (value: $500,001 – $1,000,000);
- MKT World LLC (set up for appearance and speaking agreements, value not listed);
- U.S. Bank Account (value: $100,001 – $250,000);
- MBWT LLC (real estate in Slovenia; value: $15,001 – $50,000).
Melania Trump’s assets and income sources can be accessed on Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure on page 6:
Disclaimer: While we strive to estimate net worth accurately from filings, disclosure rules have shortcomings. Personal residences, certain personal property, and federal retirement accounts are often not reported. Large assets can be listed in broad categories like “Over $1 million” or “Over $50 million,” potentially worth much more. Likewise, state financial forms may omit residential property and liabilities like mortgages.
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