As Trump returns to power, his family business the Trump Organization, is ramping up international deals worth hundreds of millions. From $500M Middle East resorts to $30M crypto ventures, the Trump family is set to cash in again on its ‘pay to play’ foreign policy scheme.
Saudi Arabia: Trump Org is expanding with a Trump Tower in Jeddah and two projects in Riyadh. They also operate a golf course, with a second under construction. Jared Kushner’s firm secured $2B from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Oman: A $500M Trump-branded luxury hotel and golf resort deal was recently signed. Critics warn that such deals in sensitive regions could influence U.S. foreign policy under another Trump term.
Mexico: Trump Org filed for a trademark for a potential Trump Tower while Trump campaigns on tariffs against Mexico. Such negotiations could give his business significant leverage.
Israel: The Trump Org is negotiating deal for luxury hotels in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, incl. a project on the former site of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, negotiations are with local partners like Nitsba Group and Trump donors Charles Everhardt & Ed Dovner of Lockwood Development Partners.
UAE Crypto Venture: Eric Trump announced a $30M investment from Tron for the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial. Tron has ties to terrorist financing, raising red flags about ethics and regulatory risks.
UAE / Saudi Arabia: The Trump Org is expanding its presence in Dubai through a partnership with Dar Global, the international arm of Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan. Their latest venture, Trump Tower Dubai valued at over $545 million, is a luxury development set to launch in 2025.