UAE’s $500M Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Project Sparks Congressional Probe

A $500 million investment by a UAE-linked group into World Liberty Financial, a project associated with the TRUMP family, has triggered a formal congressional investigation. U.S. Representative Ro Khanna is leading the inquiry, citing potential national security concerns and conflicts of interest.

The deal, signed on January 16, 2025, granted UAE-connected entities a 49% stake in the financial venture. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a prominent UAE security official, is reportedly linked to the investment group. The timing—days before Donald Trump assumed office—has raised eyebrows in Washington.

Khanna's investigation demands full disclosure of partnership agreements, financial records, and internal communications from World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff. The probe intersects with growing scrutiny of foreign investments in U.S. crypto ventures and their political ramifications.