Donald Trump to declare $9B in assets as he plans 2016 run

Billionaire mogul expected to announce run for presidency Tuesday morning

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Never a dull moment with the Donald.

Real estate mogul Donald Trump is expected to declare roughly $9 billion in assets and announce his candidacy for president Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. The billionaire is planning to release a two-page document that outlines his portfolio of hotels and other properties, hundreds of millions in cash-on-hand and his debts, the newspaper reported.

Sign Up for the undefined Newsletter

Trump, 69, would be the wealthiest Republican candidate if he runs for president in 2016. Forbes estimated his net holdings at $4.1 billion, according to the newspaper.

In a recent interview with the Des Moines Register, Trump pronounced himself the “most successful person ever to run for president.”

Four years ago, Trump also considered a run for president but ultimately decided against it. [Washington Post] — Claire Moses