Trump Family Reduces Stake in Crypto Project World Liberty Amid Scrutiny

The TRUMP family has significantly reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial, a controversial DeFi project, as political scrutiny intensifies. DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity linked to former President Donald Trump and his family, cut its ownership from 60% to approximately 40%, according to updated legal disclosures.

The move follows a Senate investigation into Trump's crypto ties, which have provided both financial and political benefits. While the reason for the stake reduction remains unclear, it signals a potential retreat from the project as regulatory pressures mount.

World Liberty Financial, developed by WLF Holdco LLC, operates in the decentralized finance space—a sector facing increasing oversight from U.S. lawmakers. The 20% equity reduction likely resulted from a private sale or internal restructuring, though no official explanation has been provided.