Charting the Trump empire’s earnings

An investigation by the New York Times claims to expose a detailed history of President Trump’s business dealings, revealing huge losses


PROFIT AND LOSS: Total net income, 2000-2018 ($, millions) 

EARNINGS
Investments: $178.7m
The Apprentice TV show: $197.3m
Licensing and endorsement deals: $230m
Companies run by Donald Trump: -$174.5m

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LOSSES
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Trump decries story as “fake news”

New York Times alleges that while many of Trump’s companies continue to lose money, he has more than $300m in loans – for which he is personally liable – due for repayment within next four years
                   
     
Note: Figures reflect net income (profit) which is calculated by subtracting certain expenses from revenue. Expenses include salaries, rent, cost of goods sold, taxes and depreciation. Data draws on thousands of business tax returns for 2000 through 2018, along with additional tax information 


Sources: New York Times, BBC 
Picture: Associated Press 
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