
Senator Chris Murphy alleges possible bribery in a $500M UAE investment that routed millions to Trump family and allies before AI chip access was granted.
Senator Chris Murphy has alleged that the $500 million deal by UAE-linked Aryam Investment to acquire 49% of Donald Trump’s crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, may involve potential bribery. According to disclosures, $187 million went to Trump family-controlled entities and $31 million to companies linked to co-founder Steve Witkoff’s family. The deal was made just before the UAE gained access to restricted U.S. AI chip technology, raising concerns over foreign influence in sensitive technology sectors. This adds to prior bipartisan scrutiny, with Senator Elizabeth Warren seeking congressional hearings over ethical and national security risks tied to foreign stakes in presidential-linked crypto ventures.