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Trump Nominates Benjamin Black Amid Epstein Controversy

11/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Benjamin Black to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Benjamin Black, son of billionaire Leon Black, has drawn scrutiny over his father's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Critics question whether political connections influenced the nomination after Black donated $100,000 to Trump's re-election campaign.
Ongoing discussions may lead to appointing a European candidate to balance U.S. power within the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Benjamin Black to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Benjamin Black, son of billionaire Leon Black, has drawn scrutiny over his father's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Critics question whether political connections influenced the nomination after Black donated $100,000 to Trump's re-election campaign.
Ongoing discussions may lead to appointing a European candidate to balance U.S. power within the International Labour Organisation (ILO).