Trump Distances Himself From $500 Million UAE Investment In Family Crypto Venture

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President Donald Trump addressed questions Monday about a controversial $500 million investment reportedly coming from Abu Dhabi's royal family into World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture tied to his family. His response? He doesn't really know what's going on with it.
During a White House press conference, Trump fielded questions about the deal that's attracted sharp criticism from Democrats and political opponents. "Well, I don't know about it," he said. "My sons are handling that. My family is handling it, and I guess they get investments from different people, but I'm not."
Trump explained he's busy with other priorities right now, specifically mentioning Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. "I don't know exactly other than, you know, I'm a big crypto person," he added.
The Investment Drawing Scrutiny
The investment in question reportedly involves Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as the UAE's national security adviser. According to reports, he backed a $500 million deal for a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial.
The company structure is notable: Trump and Steve Witkoff are listed as co-founders emeritus, while members of both the Trump and Witkoff families run day-to-day operations. Witkoff was recently appointed as U.S. envoy to the Middle East, adding another layer of complexity to the arrangement.
The financial breakdown raises eyebrows. Reports indicate that approximately $187 million from the deal went to Trump family entities, while $31 million flowed to Witkoff family entities.
Political Backlash
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who has consistently criticized the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures, quickly labeled the situation "crypto corruption." The deal has become a flashpoint for concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
This isn't the first time Trump has distanced himself from crypto projects bearing his name. He similarly claimed no awareness of his Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin launch last year, despite reports suggesting he benefited financially from it.
Token Performance
World Liberty Financial's token, WLFI, isn't faring well in the market. The token was trading at $0.1280 at press time, down 5% over the previous 24 hours. Since the beginning of the year, WLFI has plummeted 27%, reflecting either market skepticism or broader crypto market pressures.
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