According to a report by foreign media outlet Fortune, a review of the financial disclosures of U.S. President Donald Trump’s cabinet members for January revealed that out of 22 cabinet officials, 6 reported holding Bitcoin-related assets through cryptocurrency wallets or indirect investments via other financial instruments.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. disclosed his Fidelity Bitcoin crypto account, with assets valued between $1 million and $5 million.
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought reported Bitcoin valued between $1,001 and $15,000 in a Coinbase wallet, indicating plans to sell.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reported owning a Bitwise Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) valued between $15,001 and $50,000, as well as Bitcoin worth between $15,001 and $50,000, stating intentions to sell.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reported holding Bitcoin valued between $15,001 and $50,000.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported holding a BlackRock Bitcoin Spot ETF (iShares Bitcoin Trust) valued between $250,001 and $500,000, and according to his ethical agreement, he plans to divest within 90 days of confirmation of his appointment.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy disclosed holding Bitcoin valued between $250,001 and $500,000, Bitcoin valued between $250,001 and $500,000 in a Gemini wallet, and a Fidelity Bitcoin Spot ETF (Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund) valued between $50,001 and $100,000.
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