Trump's Inner Circle Profiting from War with Iran
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump's company, Powerus, has secured a contract to supply drones to the U.S. military.
- The drones, named Guardian-2, are designed to intercept Iranian Shahed-type drones, with the demand spurred by the conflict that began February 28.
- Critics express ethical concerns about the Trump family directly profiting from a war initiated by their father's administration.
As reported by Delo, a concerning pattern is emerging where the Trump family appears to be directly benefiting from conflicts initiated under President Donald Trump's administration. Powerus, a company co-managed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to supply drones to the military.
Powerus has its headquarters in West Palm Beach, and Trump's sons are on the board of directors.
These drones, specifically the Guardian-2 model, are designed as interceptors for enemy drones, particularly the Iranian Shahed-type drones prevalent in the Middle East. The conflict that created the demand for this product began on February 28th, raising questions about the timing and nature of these lucrative deals.
The drone, named Guardian-2, is an interceptor of enemy drones, made specifically for defense against Iranian Shahed-type attack drones in the Middle East.
This situation is not isolated. Eric Trump has also publicly celebrated a separate $24 million defense contract secured by Foundation Industries, where he serves as chief strategic advisor. This company focuses on AI-powered humanoid robots for military use. This pattern of family members securing significant military contracts while their father is in the highest office is unprecedented.
The war that created the demand for this product began on February 28.
Ethicists and critics, such as Richard Painter, former chief ethics counsel for George W. Bush's White House, have voiced strong concerns. Painter has stated that the Trumps are the first presidential family in U.S. history to profit so extensively from war. The appearance of impropriety, and the potential for conflicts of interest, is undeniable when a president's family members are directly awarded contracts related to conflicts his administration is involved in.
The Trump family has built a considerable portfolio in the field of drone technology and defense with several investments aimed at obtaining U.S. military orders.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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