Trump Family Invests in Military Drone Venture During Middle East Conflicts

Donald Trump’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., are backing a company producing autonomous drones for military and commercial applications, raising ethical concerns as the US president oversees military operations in Iran.

The brothers are “notable investors” in the merger between drone manufacturer Powerus and publicly-traded Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc., which operates golf courses in Florida, according to a Monday press release.

The new entity, Powerus, will focus on autonomous drones for “high-risk environments,” citing Middle East tensions as evidence of demand.

“The need for and uses of autonomous technologies, such as those produced by Powerus, are front page news given developments in the Middle East and elsewhere,” said Matthew Saker, interim CEO of AGH.

“This business combination is not just a compelling opportunity for AGH stockholders, but one made even more relevant by current geopolitical uncertainties.”

Jordan Libowitz of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics criticized the investment, saying it’s “eyebrow-raising in an administration full of eyebrow-raising conflicts of interests.”

Libowitz added, “It raises some concerns that the president has committed America to a war that may be making money for his own family.”

Donald Trump Jr. has also invested in Unusual Machines, another drone startup supporting Powerus. CREW has repeatedly highlighted potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family’s business ventures and the administration’s policies, including cryptocurrency initiatives.

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