Previous President’s gave up their Peanut Farm to avoid the optics of having Conflict of Interests. Trump has left his business interests to be managed by his Family, which continue to benefit him and the Trump Empire.
Donald Trump Jr. business dealings since 2019:
Executive role in Trump Organization, expanding international real estate (hotels, golf courses) in Middle East and Eastern Europe.
– the same problem at the beginning of Trump’s first term, he did not hand over his business dealings to a blind trust. Instead he kept family members in charge which directly expands his empire, leveraging his position to raise vast fortunes.
Example: dar-global-and-the-trump-organization-launch
– paying the Trump Empire hundreds of millions for naming rights on a Dubai Hotel is directly benefit a Politically Exposed Person (i.e. a bribe). As a banker, even gifts of $100 during sensitive time periods such as contract negotiations CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED. So when PEP’s accept millions, it’s doesn’t just look like a bribe, it IS a bribe. We don’t know what favour was extended by Trump’s Family – but I can guarantee it wasn’t America First.
Corruption Level: Giving it a 7/10 rating because we don’t know what favours were in Exchange. To be Determined?
Board member of Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social) since 2022; involved in 2025 nuclear fusion merger.
– I don’t think anyone would say that Trump, speaking only on Truth Social, would push an otherwise unknown Social Media site into the spotlight and encourage MAGA to congregate there. The Trump Family Empire of course benefits directly as the Breaking News that spills forth from Trump’s own voice helps the site, and the finances, of Trump’s children.
Co-founded American Bitcoin (public via 2025 merger) and involved in World Liberty Financial crypto ventures.
– Selling Crypot Shitcoins like TRUMP (dropped from $45 CAD to now $3 or so as of this week) was a massive rug pull (Crypto Lingo = SCAM)
– Melania had her own Crypto with similarly dismal investment performance
Both meme coins raised hundreds of millions for the Trump Family with Trump Supporters and Crypto Speculators heavily paying the price
Corruption Level: 6/10 – Almost all Crypto Coins get Rug Pulled, so anyone buying TRUMP coins should have expected it. Lowest Ranking in this list.
Partner in 1789 Capital (anti-ESG venture firm investing in defense, AI, and tech).
– Trump’s Family have invested in firms such as 1789 Capital only to have Defense Contracts signed and supported, essentially having the US Government funding Trump’s Family business investments.
Corruption Level: 8/10 – Mostly because in governments across the Americas this seems to be the most common. Even in Canadian circles, Bureaucrats developing Apps for Customs & Border Agencies were selected by the bureacrat who created the company to do the work. But can any MAGA supporter weasle out why this isn’t an Impeachable Offense.
Board/advisory roles in PublicSquare, GrabAGun (firearms), BlinkRx, Unusual Machines (drones), and Polymarket.
Corruption Level: Unknown. Advisory Roles can be paid handsomely but requires further investigation. To be Determined.
Investments (with Eric) in at least three drone companies since 2024, including Powerus (public merger for Pentagon contracts).
Investments in rare earth/mining companies with reported government contract ties.
– Eric Lipton’s story in the New York Times has shown that Eric Trump invested in a mining firm, only for that firm to be chosen for a stake in a mine by a foreign government, that was subsequently accepted and then GIVEN US GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES. Lining the pockets of the Trump Family systematically, similar to the 1789 Capital example above, is the worst kind of grift, because Americans are paying to line Trump’s Family pockets.
Additional board/advisory positions in Dominari Holdings, SPACs (e.g., Colombier), and other firms.
Multiple foreign meetings (Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Hungary, etc.) to support Trump Org deals.
Jared Kushner business dealings since 2019:
Founded Affinity Partners private equity firm in 2021.
Raised ~$2 billion+ from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund shortly after leaving White House.
Secured additional hundreds of millions to billions from UAE and Qatar sovereign funds.
Affinity Partners grew to over $6 billion in assets (mostly foreign capital) with significant management fees.
Major investments including large stake in Israeli firm Phoenix (strong returns) and fintech like Revolut.
Key role in ~$55 billion Electronic Arts acquisition with Saudi PIF and Silver Lake (2025).
Backed AI startups and infrastructure projects.
Informal Middle East advisory role overlapping with Affinity fundraising.
Shared family context:
Trump Org international licensing and development expansion (multiple Gulf projects).
1.2sCompare with Ivanka’s venturesComparison of business dealings since 2019:
Donald Trump Jr.:
Active executive in Trump Organization international real estate expansion (Middle East, Eastern Europe).
Board member of Trump Media & Technology Group; involved in nuclear fusion merger.
Co-founded American Bitcoin and involved in World Liberty Financial crypto projects.
Partner in 1789 Capital VC firm (defense, AI investments).
Multiple board/advisory roles in drones (e.g., Powerus), firearms, pharma, prediction markets, and SPACs.
Investments in rare earth/mining with government contract links.
Jared Kushner:
Founded Affinity Partners (2021); raised billions primarily from Saudi, UAE, and Qatar funds.
Grew firm to $6B+ AUM; earned tens of millions in fees.
Major deals: Phoenix (Israel), Electronic Arts acquisition (~$55B with Saudis), AI/fintech investments.
Overlap with Middle East diplomacy and fundraising.
Ivanka Trump:
Closed fashion brand in 2018; earned residual income/trademarks into 2019–2020.
Retained stakes in Trump Organization assets (e.g., millions from DC hotel).
Partnered on $1.4B Sazan Island redevelopment in Albania via Affinity Partners.
Co-founded Planet Harvest (2023), a food waste/produce redistribution company.
Limited public business profile post-2021; focused on family and low-key ventures.
Key Differences:
Don Jr. & Eric: High-volume new corporate boards, crypto, defense/tech investments, and active Trump Org role.
Kushner: Large-scale private equity with heavy Gulf sovereign funding.
Ivanka: Lower profile; shifted to impact-oriented venture (food) and family-linked real estate, avoiding heavy politics/business spotlight.
