Trump lands in Senate’s crosshairs over $500 million UAE investment in his crypto venture
Senate Democrats call for hearings into whether a $500 million investment by UAE officials in World Liberty Financial influenced Trump’s policy decisions.
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- Senate Democrats are demanding immediate hearings into a $500 million investment by UAE officials in Donald Trump’s family crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and whether it influenced subsequent U.S. policy toward the Gulf state.
- The senators say the deal, which gave UAE-linked investors a 49% stake and included $218 million in upfront payments to entities tied to the Trump family and a top Middle East diplomat, represents an unprecedented foreign government influence.
- Citing a series of Trump administration decisions that benefited the UAE, the lawmakers are seeking sworn testimony on potential conflicts of interest and foreign influence.
