Trump's family is embroiled in a $500m UAE scandal. We've hardly noticed | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump's Family Embroiled in $500 Million UAE Scandal as Corruption Goes Unchecked

The Trump family's business dealings have long been a source of controversy, but a recent revelation has shed light on the vast and complex network of corrupt relationships that President Donald Trump has fostered with foreign governments. A deal worth $500 million with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is just the latest example of how Trump's presidency has become a lucrative business opportunity for his family.

At the center of this scandal is Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the "spy sheikh" who serves as the UAE's national security adviser. Bin Zayed is also one of the most powerful officials in the country and oversees one of the largest investment empires in the world. He has steered foreign policy negotiations with the US on major issues such as fighting terrorism and securing economic investments.

The deal, which was signed between bin Zayed's investment firm and World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency startup founded by Trump family members, is a classic example of how Trump's presidency has become a conduit for personal enrichment. The UAE invested $500 million in the company, which gave the Trump family control over almost half of the company.

What did the UAE get in return? The answer lies in the Trump administration's decision to deregulate the cryptocurrency industry and order the justice department to disband a national unit dedicated to investigating crypto-related fraud. This move has created a lucrative market for Trump's memecoin, which is a type of cryptocurrency connected to an online joke or mascot.

The Trump family's crypto business has raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from foreign investors and government officials who would usually have a difficult time channeling money to a US politician. The top spender was Justin Sun, a Chinese crypto billionaire who bought over $20 million worth of Trump's memecoins.

But the UAE's deal with World Liberty is not just about personal enrichment; it's also about gaining access to advanced technology that can be used for military purposes. The Trump administration has allowed the UAE to buy hundreds of thousands of advanced computer chips critical for AI development, despite objections from some US national security officials.

This latest scandal highlights how Trump's presidency has become a conduit for corruption and self-enrichment. The Republican-led Congress has shown little interest in investigating these actions, leaving it up to individual journalists and researchers to uncover the truth.

As we continue to watch this saga unfold, one thing is clear: Trump's family has become a major player in the world of cryptocurrency and foreign policy, with far-reaching consequences for US democracy. It remains to be seen whether anyone will take action to hold them accountable.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how corrupt this gets ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, $500 million is just insane - you can't even get a decent house in LA for that price ๐Ÿ . And the fact that it's all about personal enrichment and gaining access to military tech is just wild ๐Ÿ˜ฒ. It's like, we're supposed to trust our government with our security, but at the same time they're making money off of shady deals with foreign leaders? Not exactly reassuring.

And don't even get me started on how lax the Congress is about it ๐Ÿ™„. Like, come on guys - isn't this a huge deal that needs to be investigated? It feels like Trump's family has just created their own personal slush fund and no one wants to touch it ๐Ÿ’ธ.

I'm actually kinda surprised that more people aren't talking about this stuff online... I mean, Twitter is blowing up with tweets about it, but still ๐Ÿค”. Maybe we're all just too caught up in the latest drama or whatever?
 
oh man ๐Ÿคฏ this whole situation with trump's fam is wild... $500 million is a crazy amount of money and it just shows how corrupt the system can get when there are no checks and balances in place ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿšซ. i mean, i'm not saying trump's fam didn't do anything wrong but it's like they're getting away scot free and its just not right ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. and what really takes the cake is that they're using this deal to get access to advanced tech for military purposes... like what even is the point of that? ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿšซ we need to keep a closer eye on this stuff so it doesn't happen again ๐Ÿ“Š
 
๐Ÿ’” Can you believe how corrupt the Trumps are getting? Like they're literally selling out our country to the highest bidder ๐Ÿค‘. I mean $500 million is a lot of cash, but what's the point if it's just going to end up in their pockets? It's like they're not even trying to hide it anymore ๐Ÿ˜’.

And don't even get me started on this "memecoin" nonsense ๐Ÿคฃ. A joke or mascot turned into a cryptocurrency? Give me a break ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ. It's just another way for them to line their own pockets with money from clueless foreign investors ๐Ÿ‘€.

I'm so fed up with the Republican-led Congress not doing anything about this. Where is the outrage? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ All they care about is lining their own pockets and getting re-elected, even if it means selling out our country to the highest bidder ๐Ÿ’ธ. It's disgusting ๐Ÿ˜.

And what really gets my goat is that we're still in the dark about all this. Who knows what other deals are being made behind closed doors? ๐Ÿค The lack of transparency is appalling ๐Ÿ™„. It's like they want us to think nothing's wrong with all this corruption, but trust me, it's very wrong ๐Ÿ˜’.

We need to hold these people accountable for their actions! ๐Ÿ’ช It's time for some real investigative journalism and maybe even a few arrests ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Until then, I'll just be over here watching this saga unfold in disgust ๐Ÿ˜ฉ.
 
ugh, this is just getting out of hand ๐Ÿคฏ ... $500 million and it's all about who gets what from this shady deal? I mean, the UAE gets access to some advanced tech, but at what cost to our national security? ๐Ÿšซ And Trump's family just raking in the dough from foreign investors... it's like they're playing a game of global finance poker ๐Ÿƒ and nobody's calling their bluff.

But here's the thing - we need to keep digging into this stuff and make sure everyone is held accountable ๐Ÿ’ช. It's not just about Trump, it's about how this kind of corruption can seep into every level of our government and democracy. We need more transparency, more oversight... something has got to give ๐Ÿคฏ.

I'm all for keeping things simple and straightforward when it comes to layouts - but the more I read about this scandal, the more complex it gets ๐Ÿ“Š. It's like trying to navigate a giant mess of lines and connections ๐Ÿ’ป. Can we just get some clear headings and bullet points to break it down? ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
I donโ€™t usually comment but I gotta say, itโ€™s getting wild how deep this scandal goes ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, $500 million is a crazy amount of money and the fact that Trump's family is raking it in through cryptocurrency investments is just mind-blowing ๐Ÿ’ธ. And the UAE gets what? A special deal on computer chips for their military? It doesnโ€™t sit right with me that our national security officials are getting outvoted by some foreign government official ๐Ÿ‘€.

I mean, I get it, politicians and their families need to make ends meet too, but this is just outrageous. And the fact that Congress is doing nothing about it? Thatโ€™s like, totally unacceptable ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. We need someone to hold them accountable for this kind of corruption. Otherwise, we're just gonna keep watching as our democracy gets sold out piece by piece ๐Ÿ˜”.
 
๐Ÿšจ This is getting out of hand... The Trump family's shady dealings know no bounds, it seems. A $500 million deal with the UAE that benefits their own cryptocurrency company? That's just not right ๐Ÿ˜’. And now we're talking about advanced computer chips for military use? It's like they're playing a game of global politics to line their pockets ๐Ÿค‘. The fact that Congress is so quick to look the other way is just as disturbing ๐Ÿ‘€. Someone needs to shine a light on this corruption and make sure Trump's family is held accountable ๐Ÿ’ก.
 
I'm low-key shocked by this $500 million deal between the UAE and World Liberty Financial ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘€. It's like Trump's family is getting paid to play politics, you know? The fact that they got control over half of the company just because of a $500 million investment from a foreign government is wild ๐Ÿ’ธ. And what did the UAE get in return? A deregulated cryptocurrency industry and access to advanced tech for military purposes ๐Ÿค–. It's like they're trying to create their own little Trump empire ๐ŸŒ. The Republican-led Congress needs to step up and investigate this ASAP ๐Ÿ”. We need transparency and accountability from our politicians, especially when it comes to foreign influence ๐Ÿ’ช. This whole thing reeks of corruption and self-enrichment, and it's gotta be stopped ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ’ฅ #TrumpFamilyScandal #UAEInvestment #CorruptionUnchecked
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not buying it. Where's the proof that the UAE gave $500 million in exchange for all this favors? What documents or evidence do we have of this deal? The article mentions some big names, but that just shows how influential these people are, not how transparent the transactions were.

And another thing, what's with the "classic example" phrase? Who wrote this report and what's their agenda? Is it even from a reputable news source? I need to see more context before I start believing this stuff. The Trump family's business dealings have always been shady, but now we're talking about corruption at the highest levels of government... that's a whole different story.
 
Ugh, can't believe how shady all this is ๐Ÿ˜ณ...I mean, I get it, business deals are a part of politics, but when it comes to $500 million and cryptocurrency? That's just not right ๐Ÿค‘. And who's surprised that Trump's family is raking in the cash - they've been playing both sides for years ๐Ÿคฅ. But what really takes the cake is how they're basically trading away national security secrets for a quick buck ๐Ÿ’ธ. Like, come on guys, use some common sense! ๐Ÿ™„
 
omg i cant even right now ๐Ÿคฏ so like trumps family is literally making bank off this $500 mil deal with UAE and its just so shady ๐Ÿค‘ theyre basically selling out us for a quick buck and it makes me so angry ๐Ÿ’” and what really gets me is that our government has just given them a free pass to do whatever they want ๐Ÿšซ no one is holding trump accountable for any of this stuff and it feels like we the ppl are getting screwed ๐Ÿ˜’
 
I'm like, totally worried about this $500 million deal between Trump's family and the UAE ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, think about it - a guy like Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who basically has his finger on every major lever in the country, is getting cozy with the Trumps? It's like something out of a Bond movie, you know? ๐Ÿ’ธ And what's up with this memecoin stuff? It sounds like some wild marketing gimmick to me ๐Ÿค‘. I'm no expert, but it seems to me that this deal is just another example of how corrupt things can get when you've got power and money involved ๐Ÿ’”. We need someone to dig deeper on this and see what's really going on... or maybe just hold Trump's family accountable for their shady business practices ๐Ÿ˜’
 
I'm getting so fed up with these rich people thinking they can just buy their way into power and influence ๐Ÿ™„. Trump's family is literally using their daddy's presidency to cash in on shady deals with foreign governments, it's just disgusting ๐Ÿ˜ท. I mean, what's the point of having a justice department if you're just going to disband units that investigate corrupt activity? ๐Ÿšซ It's like they think they're above the law or something... which is pretty much how their whole presidency has played out ๐Ÿคฏ. Can someone please do some actual journalism and hold these people accountable? ๐Ÿ’”
 
the uae deal is so sus...like how they get these huge investments from foreign governments just to give trump's family control over half of this startup ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿค” and then what do they get in return? a bunch of advanced tech that can be used for military purposes ๐Ÿ˜ฌ the justice department even gets deregulated because of it...no wonder trumps memecoins are all the rage among chinese crypto billionaires ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿš€
 
๐Ÿค” I'm literally shook by how deep this corruption goes with the Trump family ๐Ÿค‘ Like, we all knew they were into some shady stuff but $500 million is a whole different level ๐Ÿ˜ฒ And it's not just about personal enrichment either - it's like they're using their presidency to sell out US interests and let foreign governments get rich off our backs ๐ŸŒŽ What's really crazy is that the Republicans in Congress are just letting this slide, can't even be bothered to look into it ๐Ÿ‘€ It's a total shame because if we don't hold people like Trump accountable for this kind of corruption, then what's left? ๐Ÿ˜ค
 
ugh, can you believe it? the trump family is like, literally corrupting everything they touch ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. $500 million from the UAE just to get a sweet deal on some crypto startup? sounds fishy to me... and what's up with this 'memecoin' stuff? just because he made a joke about it doesn't mean it's legit ๐Ÿ’ธ. and now they're basically selling out our country's security for personal gain ๐Ÿšซ. i swear, it's like they're trying to undermine our democracy or something ๐Ÿ˜•.
 
I'm low-key shocked that Trump's fam got themselves into another scandal ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, I knew they were shady but this is just getting out of hand ๐Ÿ˜‚. The UAE got a sweet deal with the Trumps, but at what cost? It's like they're trading US security for their own gain ๐Ÿ’ธ. And can we talk about how weird it is that Justin Sun is buying up all these memecoins? What's next, trading in memes for world domination ๐Ÿ˜‚? Anyway, this whole thing just smells like corruption and I'm here for the investigation ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ
 
Ugh, can you believe it? ๐Ÿคฏ The Trump family's corrupt connections just keep getting worse! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ They're basically selling out our country's interests for a quick buck and using their daddy's presidency to get away with it. ๐Ÿ’ธ It's so messed up that the UAE gets all these benefits while the US just loses control over its own technology and policies. ๐Ÿค– The fact that they're making money off memecoins is just laughable - who would have thought that an online joke would become a cryptocurrency? ๐Ÿ˜‚ But seriously, someone needs to get to the bottom of this and make sure Trump's family isn't using their power for personal gain. ๐Ÿ’ช
 
๐Ÿค” This whole scandal just blows my mind... I mean, $500 million from the UAE and what do they get? Access to US tech and basically a free pass for Trump's family to rake in the cash. It's like he's selling out our country to the highest bidder! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ And to think the Congress is MIA on this one... it's not exactly a secret that Trump's got some serious skeletons in his closet, but come on, do we really need more proof? ๐Ÿ™„ Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this one, hope someone finally does something about it before it's too late. ๐Ÿ’ธ
 
omg u can't believe this ๐Ÿคฏ!!! trump's family r literally getting richer off our tax dollars lol what's next? they're gonna sell the white house on ebay ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ i swear, it's like they think no one is paying attention or something idk how much more corrupt we can get in this country but seriously, $500 million from UAE and we just let them slide ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ meanwhile, what about all those americans who are struggling to make ends meet? it's like the trump family has a special deal with the devil himself ๐Ÿ‘ฟ๐Ÿ˜ˆ
 
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