Democratic Senators Demand Explosive Probe of Trump Officials Over WLFI UAE Deal
Washington's political machinery grinds into action as Democratic senators launch a full-scale investigation into former Trump administration officials.
The Target: UAE Deal Controversy
Lawmakers demand accountability over the WLFI agreement with the United Arab Emirates, alleging potential misconduct during the previous administration. The probe seeks to uncover whether proper protocols were bypassed in the strategic partnership.
Political Fallout Intensifies
This isn't just another bureaucratic inquiry—it's a direct challenge to the legacy of Trump-era foreign policy decisions. The timing couldn't be more strategic, landing right as election season heats up.
Follow the Money Trail
Insiders suggest the investigation will focus on financial arrangements and whether personal interests influenced government decision-making. Because when it comes to international deals, the real transparency often gets lost in the offshore accounts.
This probe could redefine how future administrations approach foreign partnerships—or just become another expensive political theater that taxpayers fund while the real players keep winning.
Probe targets
The probe targets deals involving Trump adviser Steve Witkoff, who worked as a State Department employee for six months before transferring to a White House position. It centers on two interconnected deals announced in May.
The first involved a US plan to allow the UAE to import American-designed artificial intelligence computer chips. Meanwhile, the second involved a government-backed Emirati firm investing $2 billion in World Liberty Financial, a crypto company created by the Trump family and Witkoff’s relatives.
Warren and Slotkin wrote in their letter to acting inspectors general that “the pattern of these transactions is deeply troubling.”
The senators noted that Witkoff advocated for chip exports to the UAE. At the same time, his family’s company secured the crypto investment, despite national security concerns that the UAE’s ties to China could compromise security.
The report found no evidence of explicit quid pro quo agreements but revealed that the deals intersected in previously unknown ways.
The letter further raised concerns that David Sacks, the White House’s “AI and crypto czar,” also participated in chip discussions despite colleagues’ concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
The new investigation call builds into a Sept. 17 letter sent by Warren and seven other Democratic lawmakers to Sacks, pressing him to inform them if he surpassed the time window of Trump’s temporary appointment.
Congressional scrutiny continues
The probe represents the latest Democratic effort to examine Trump’s crypto ventures. The Trump family controls 75% of World Liberty Financial’s net token sale revenues and 60% of future business operations, potentially generating $400 million in fees.
Warren and Representative Maxine Waters previously requested the SEC’s World Liberty Financial records in April, seeking information about potential conflicts arising from the Trump family’s involvement in the DeFi project.
Warren has consistently raised concerns about the project, including questioning Sacks’ crypto holdings before joining the administration.
In June, Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff introduced the COIN Act, seeking to prohibit presidents and executive officials from issuing or promoting specific cryptocurrencies while in office.
The Trump family has reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial by 20%, but reportedly earned $57 million in profits from the venture alone.
