Senators Seek CFIUS Answer on UAE-Backed $500 Million Stake in World Liberty Financial

The lawmakers set a March 5 deadline for Treasury to disclose whether a review is underway of an Abu Dhabi-linked purchase that could expose WLFI user data to foreign access.

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In a Feb. 13 letter, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to confirm if CFIUS reviewed the reported deal and to provide records by March 5.
Reports say an Abu Dhabi‑linked vehicle paid about $500 million for roughly 49% of World Liberty Financial, with the transaction closing shortly before the January 2026 inauguration.
The senators cited WLFI’s privacy policy, noting collection of wallet addresses, device identifiers, IP information, and identity documents that could be exposed to foreign owners.
Disclosures reported by media indicate about $187 million from the investment went to entities associated with the Trump family.
Coverage also describes two WLFI board seats going to executives tied to UAE tech firm G42, which has previously drawn U.S. intelligence scrutiny.