Trump Sons Back 10 Defense Firms That Won $3.7 Billion in Federal Funds
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Updated · ms.now · Jul 2
Trump Sons Back 10 Defense Firms That Won $3.7 Billion in Federal Funds
1 articles · Updated · ms.now · Jul 2
Summary
At least 10 military-linked companies tied to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have received about $3.7 billion in federal funds since Trump’s second term began, according to a review of public records.
That surge has overlapped with Trump’s war with Iran and a broader push into drones, robotics and rare-earth supply chains—areas his sons were already backing as the administration steered more Pentagon money toward them.
Three of the companies had no federal contracts before the second Trump term, including drone startup Powerus, which the brothers backed before it won an Air Force order and a place in the Pentagon’s $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program.
Other linked bets include 1789 Capital-backed Vulcan Elements, which got a $620 million Pentagon loan, and Anduril, which won an Army contract worth up to $20 billion over a decade.
The brothers say they play no role in contract awards, but ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers say the lack of disclosure rules covering presidential relatives leaves potential conflicts largely unchecked.
How do the first family's defense investments impact America's strategic relationships with global allies and rivals?
Trump Family Ties: $670 Million in Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies Linked to Trump Sons
Overview
Since 2025, companies linked to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have experienced a sharp rise in federal defense contracts and investments, closely following the Trump administration’s focus on domestic drone production and critical minerals. The Trump sons expanded their involvement in the drone industry through mergers and investments, with firms like Aureus Greenway Holdings and JFB Construction merging with drone companies and receiving backing from American Ventures. This surge in business activity, aligned with government priorities, has raised concerns about conflicts of interest and the influence of presidential family ties on federal contracting and national policy.