Former President Donald Trump has made a significant investment in Kura Sushi USA Inc., purchasing between $1 million and $5 million worth of Class A common stock in the trendy revolving sushi chain. The transaction was executed on February 2, 2026, and was disclosed in a financial document signed by Trump on May 8 and released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics last Thursday [1]. The investment was categorized as 'solicited,' indicating that it was recommended by a financial broker or investment adviser managing Trump's account [1].
Kura Sushi USA, based in Irvine, California, operates 88 locations across 22 states and the District of Columbia, and is part of a global chain with over 650 restaurants worldwide. The chain is recognized for its conveyor-belt sushi service [1]. On the day of reporting, Kura Sushi USA's stock (KRUS) closed at $54.33, down $0.92 or 1.67% [1].
The Trump Organization clarified that Trump's investments are managed by third-party financial institutions with full discretion, and neither Trump nor his family have input in these decisions, a measure intended to avoid potential conflicts of interest [1]. Kimberly Benza, a spokesperson for the Trump Organization, reiterated that all investment decisions are made independently by these institutions [1].
In addition to Kura Sushi, Trump's recent financial disclosures revealed major sales of holdings in Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, with each transaction valued between $5 million and $25 million. He also made restaurant-related investments in Chipotle Mexican Grill ($500,000–$1 million), Domino's Pizza ($250,000–$500,000), and Starbucks ($50,000–$100,000) [1]. The total value of Trump's transactions was not specifically disclosed, but the reported range of stock purchases and sales totaled hundreds of millions of dollars [1].
CONCLUSION
Donald Trump's investment in Kura Sushi USA marks a notable addition to his diversified portfolio, which also saw significant sales in major tech stocks and further investments in the restaurant sector. The market reaction to the disclosure was modest, with KRUS shares declining 1.67% on the day. The Trump Organization emphasized that all investment decisions are made independently by third-party managers.