Category: Trump, Donald J Jr

Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Firm Leads $1 Billion Funding Round for Polymarket

The New York Times – Business:
The new round values the prediction market at $21 billion, up from $15 billion. Mr. Trump’s firm, 1789 Capital, will invest around $300 million.
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle

The New York Times – Business:
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.
Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
Devin Nunes Departs Trump Media After 4 Years as C.E.O.

The New York Times – Business:
The former congressman said it was an “appropriate time” for a leadership change at Truth Social’s parent company, whose share price has floundered.
Leading Prediction Firms Share a Commonality: Donald Trump Jr.

Traders in companies with ties to the president’s eldest son can bet on the outcome of events the president affects.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump Jr. and More Conservative Figures Announce Their Engagements

Several prominent conservative figures have announced that they are engaged this week, news often celebrated by President Trump.
Here’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince: Elon Musk, Cristiano Ronaldo and more.

The New York Times identified some of the guests invited to President Trump’s dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
Donald Trump Jr. Pitches ‘Patriotic Capitalism’ at Saudi Summit

His firm, 1789 Capital, has been investing in artificial intelligence and defense technology — and, he said, it has an “understanding” of President Trump’s plans.
Trump’s Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal

A small company that has been manufacturing motors domestically for only a few weeks and has Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser won a parts order from the Army.
Stock Exchange Parent to Take Big Stake in Polymarket

The $2 billion deal values the crypto-powered betting site, where users can wager on politics, sports and more, at about $8 billion.