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Raskin Demands Answers Over 1789 Capital’s Federal Contracts

8/28/2026

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a letter demanding answers from Donald Trump Jr., Omeed Malik and Christopher Buskirk.
Raskin said 1789 Capital’s assets grew from $150 million to $3 billion after Trump Jr. joined.
The firm invested millions in Vulcan Elements, which then secured nine federal contracts within eight months.
Anduril Industries received a $22 billion contract weeks after the inauguration and a $20 billion Army contract in March.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a letter demanding answers from Donald Trump Jr., Omeed Malik and Christopher Buskirk.
Raskin said 1789 Capital’s assets grew from $150 million to $3 billion after Trump Jr. joined.
The firm invested millions in Vulcan Elements, which then secured nine federal contracts within eight months.
Anduril Industries received a $22 billion contract weeks after the inauguration and a $20 billion Army contract in March.