India, April 6 -- US President Donald Trump, who was facing several legal cases a year ago, has secured the 700th spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $5.1 billion. Just twelve months ago, Trump's financial future seemed grim, burdened by mounting legal troubles and a $454 million fraud judgment. But he has doubled his fortune in the last 12 months, according to Forbes.

Trump's financial troubles began in 2024 when a New York court ruled against him for inflating his net worth to secure favorable credit terms. New York Attorney General Letitia James even hinted at seizing his assets, including his iconic 40 Wall Street building. At one point, Trump's estimated cash balance was a mere $413 million, and his future ...