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Trump Sons Invest in Drone Firm Amid Controversy

3/12/2026

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  • Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. invest in Powerus Corporation, a drone company co-founded by former U.S. Army veterans that aims to supply autonomous military drones.
  • Powerus plans to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a firm linked to the Trump family.
  • The Pentagon's $1.1 billion drone initiative could favor Powerus.
  • Critics warn the Trump family's defense contracts could create conflicts of interest as tensions rise after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.