Warren, Kim Press Treasury for CFIUS Review of $500 Million UAE Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
The request asks Treasury to confirm whether the foreign investment was reviewed for national‑security risks by CFIUS.
Overview
- The senators wrote to Treasury’s Scott Bessent seeking confirmation of any CFIUS notification or review of the World Liberty Financial deal and set a March 5 response deadline.
- Reports say an Abu Dhabi‑linked vehicle tied to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid about $500 million for roughly 49% of World Liberty Financial in January 2025.
- Lawmakers cited disclosures indicating about $187 million from the investment went to Trump‑linked entities, with the foreign investor positioned to gain board seats.
- Executives connected to G42 were later named to the board, a development drawing scrutiny given prior U.S. intelligence reviews of the company’s foreign partnerships.
- The letter warns that major foreign ownership could expose sensitive user data such as wallet, IP, and identity records; WLFI has not detailed full ownership and President Trump says he was not directly involved.