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Trump's Investment Sparks Ethics Controversy Over Defense Deal

2/17/2026

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The Israeli firm Xtend secured a U.S. Department of Defense contract and agreed to merge with JFB Construction.
Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has invested in the deal, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Ethics experts criticize the Trump family's financial interests during the presidency, citing opacity.
The narrative draws comparisons to Hunter Biden's dealings, and the House Oversight Committee has alleged Bidens benefited from business schemes.

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The Israeli firm Xtend secured a U.S. Department of Defense contract and agreed to merge with JFB Construction.
Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has invested in the deal, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Ethics experts criticize the Trump family's financial interests during the presidency, citing opacity.
The narrative draws comparisons to Hunter Biden's dealings, and the House Oversight Committee has alleged Bidens benefited from business schemes.