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Treasury Secretary Addresses Trump-UAE Currency Swap Allegations

4/23/2026

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed allegations that the Trump family's UAE ties influenced a currency swap line.
Bessent noted several Gulf and Asian allies requested the swap lines to stabilize markets amid the US-Israel war on Iran, though the proposal remains uncertain.
Senator Chris Van Hollen raised concerns about potential pressure on U.S. consumers and noted U.S. President Donald Trump’s business dealings with the UAE.

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed allegations that the Trump family's UAE ties influenced a currency swap line.
Bessent noted several Gulf and Asian allies requested the swap lines to stabilize markets amid the US-Israel war on Iran, though the proposal remains uncertain.
Senator Chris Van Hollen raised concerns about potential pressure on U.S. consumers and noted U.S. President Donald Trump’s business dealings with the UAE.