The Crypto President: Part 2

The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, secured a $500 million investment from UAE royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan just days before the 2025 presidential inauguration. This previously undisclosed deal, uncovered by *The Wall Street Journal* reporter Rebecca Ballhaus, highlights potential conflicts of interest as the UAE sought access to restricted, high-end U.S. artificial intelligence chips. Following the investment, President Trump hosted the Sheikh at the White House and subsequently approved a major contract for the UAE to purchase 500,000 advanced AI chips annually. While the Trump administration maintains that the president has no involvement in the company’s business dealings, the timeline suggests a transactional relationship where foreign investment directly preceded significant diplomatic concessions. This arrangement challenges traditional presidential ethics regarding private business interests and foreign influence in modern American politics.