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Democrats Demand Trump Crypto Hearing After UAE Stake Purchase

7/11/2026

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Five Senate Democrats requested hearings on President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings after a United Arab Emirates group linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan bought a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, raising foreign-influence concerns.
President Donald Trump’s 2025 disclosure shows he earned at least $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the Senate request a tired narrative, saying no conflicts exist.

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Five Senate Democrats requested hearings on President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings after a United Arab Emirates group linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan bought a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, raising foreign-influence concerns.
President Donald Trump’s 2025 disclosure shows he earned at least $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the Senate request a tired narrative, saying no conflicts exist.