Donald Trump's $3 billion net worth surge challenged by journalist

US President Donald Trump was challenged by journalist Ross Douthat over a reported $3 billion rise in his net worth since taking office in January 2025. Trump claimed, "Well, so did everyone." Douthat countered, "My net worth did not go up by $3 billion, for the record." Trump replied, "Well, you should've stocked." Forbes estimates Trump's fortune at $6.3 billion.