Political Influencer Nick Adams Reveals His Income Sources
It’s an unusual occurrence for a prominent political influencer to disclose their income sources. However, Nick Adams, a MAGA-aligned influencer and author, has done just that during his Senate confirmation process for the position of US Ambassador to Malaysia under the reign of President Donald Trump.
Nick Adams: An Alpha Male and Successful Entrepreneur
Nick Adams identifies himself as an “alpha male” on the internet and is renowned for his occasional crass humor. Originally from Australia, he was elected to local office in 2004 before moving to the US and gaining citizenship in 2021. Adams’ nomination was announced in a Truth Social post on July 10 by President Trump, who described him as an “incredible Patriot and very successful entrepreneur.”
Income Sources of Nick Adams
Adams’ financial disclosure, recently obtained by Business Insider, reveals multiple income sources. The most significant income source disclosed during the reporting period was the Foundation for American Liberty and Greatness, a nonprofit organization founded by Adams in 2016 which promotes American civics content in K-12 schools. Adams reported earning a $156,000 salary from Highfield Consulting, his company that receives book sales fees, paid speeches, and other payments.
Other notable income sources included paid speeches, earnings from Influenceable, and earnings from selling 10 books. Adams also reported earning about $47,000 from Cameo, a personalized video messages platform. Adams’ Cameo profile shows that he charges a minimum of $100 for personalized videos that include roasts, birthday messages, and pep talks.
In line with other Trump administration appointees, Adams has made a decent income from social media activity. His disclosure suggests that over $41,000 is expected this year from a monetized Meta account, and $11,850 from X’s content creator payment system.
However, if Adams is confirmed as an ambassador, he would have to give up all these income sources, apart from his government salary, according to his signed ethics agreement.
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