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Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election: ABC News
ABC News found the companies have won or been promised more than $6 billion in U.S. government contracts, including major awards for drones and submarine manufacturing.
- An ABC News analysis found defense companies backed by President Donald Trump's sons have secured more than $6 billion in government contracts, including a $6.6 billion investment announced Tuesday for Anduril Industries.
- 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm listing Donald Trump Jr. as a partner, claimed a major stake in Anduril via a $2.5 billion investment in June 2025, after which the company received around $1.8 billion in government contracts.
- The brothers combined for more than $1 billion across mining, quantum computing, and aerospace, with Hadrian securing a $900 million Navy deal and the Office of Strategic Capital loaning Vulcan Elements $620 million.
- Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth Warren, Robert Garcia, and Tammy Duckworth wrote to the Pentagon's inspector general in May, warning that "Refusal to investigate these serious allegations will raise significant concerns about whether your office is able to perform its statutory duty as an independent watchdog over DoD."
- A spokesperson for the Trump brothers denied wrongdoing, stating their decisions are based on "independent business judgment" and dismissing concerns as a "deliberate distortion of the facts.
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Another Pentagon Contract Benefits Trump’s Family
“President Donald Trump announced a $6.6 billion investment with AI defense company Anduril Industries on Tuesday — the most recent government funding agreement into a company with investment ties to the president’s sons,” ABC News reports. “1789 Capital — a venture capital firm that lists Donald Trump Jr. as one of six partners along with […]
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Firms Backed by Trump’s Sons Have Scored Over $6B in Pentagon Contracts: Report
ABC News found companies backed by Trump Jr. and Eric Trump collectively received more than $6B in gov business after their investments were made. The post Firms Backed by Trump’s Sons Have Scored Over $6B in Pentagon Contracts: Report first appeared on Mediaite.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
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