Donald Trump's personal fortune may be increasing his chances of winning the Republican nomination. Yesterday, the real estate mogul and presidential candidate announced via his campaign that his net worth had risen to $10 billion. Last month, when Trump announced his intentions to run for office, he pegged his net worth at around $8.7 billion.
Trump's statement was written in the boastful tone that many characterize him with:
"Mr. Trump's net worth has increased since the more than one year old financial statement produced at his presidential announcement. Real estate values in New York City, San Francisco, Miami and many other places where he owns property have gone up considerably during this period of time. His debt is a very small percentage of value, and at very low interest rates. As of this date, Mr. Trump's net worth is in excess of TEN BILLION DOLLARS."
Trump then proceeded to silence people who doubted his ambitions:
"First people said I would never run, and I did. Then, they said, I would never file my statement of candidacy with the FEC, and I did. Next, they said I would never file my personal financial disclosure forms. I filed them early despite the fact that I am allowed two 45 days extensions."
In addition to this, Trump reported that he raked in $362 million of income in 2014.
The News of Trump's growing wealth comes hot on the heels of the revelation that Trump is now leading the race to secure the Republican presidential nomination.
Yesterday, CNN published new polling data from the Suffolk University/USA Today survey which shows Trump now holds a slim advantage previous favourite Former Florida Governor. Jeb Bush.
According to the poll, Trump secured 17% support while Bush trails him slightly at 14%. Other Republican hopefuls such as Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (8%), Texas Senator Ted Cruz (6%), and Florida Senator Marco Rubio (5%), and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (3%), all failed to crack double digits.
