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Middle East links to Trump corruption probe
Democrats plan major corruption investigation targeting Trump's Middle East deals.
In brief
Democrats plan major corruption investigation targeting Trump's Middle East deals. Democrats will investigate Trump's alleged Middle East business ties for corruption after midterms. Originally reported by Dw.
Post-midterms corruption focus
Senior Democratic figures plan to investigate Trump administration corruption after recent midterms.
Trump's Middle East business ties
Trump's businesses earned $2 billion in 2025, triple the previous year's income.
Gulf contributions to Trump's income
Gulf entities paid around $300 million to Trump's businesses in 2025.
Cryptocurrency deal with UAE
Trump sold a stake in World Liberty Financial to a UAE-backed investment firm in January 2026.
Trump's real estate income
Trump reported $59.5 million in foreign real estate licensing income in 2025, ten times more than 2023.
Qatar's luxury jet gift
Qatar gifted Trump a $400 million luxury jet in May 2025, which may be donated to his library project.
Board of Peace funding issues
Board of Peace funds were moved from a World Bank account to a private JP Morgan account in May 2025.
Kushner's Middle East role
Jared Kushner acts as volunteer envoy in Middle East with potential conflicts of interest.
Kushner's financial links
Kushner's private equity firm linked to Israeli military manufacturers and UAE investments.
Trump crime family claims
Democrats prioritize Trump's family businesses as top corruption investigation targets.
Book allegations against Kushner
Book 'Prince and Thieves' claims Kushner accessed $2 billion bank accounts through UAE.
Investigation status
Democrats demand congressional inquiry into Kushner's potential financial conflicts.
The takeaway
Democrats will investigate Trump's alleged Middle East business ties for corruption after midterms.
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