U.S. President Donald Trump said he knows “nothing” about World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency company he co-owns, in an interview published after the November midterms. Asked about his ties to Emirati investors, he cited the management of his wealth by Wall Street index funds and the role of his sons, arguing that every president faces conflicts of interest. Aryam Investment, a UAE-backed entity linked to the country’s national security adviser, agreed to acquire a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million four days before Trump’s January 2025 inauguration. The transaction fueled allegations of corruption, while the company is also fighting founder Justin Sun in a court case concerning the disclosure of its Emirati ownership.
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