Morning Edition · Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on $500 Million UAE Stake in Trump Crypto Venture
A foreign investment in World Liberty Financial draws scrutiny over whether it influenced US policy decisions.
Senate Democrats are calling for hearings into a $500 million investment by United Arab Emirates officials in World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture associated with President Donald Trump and his family. The lawmakers want to examine w…
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