Firm backed by Trump sons tries to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
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A drone company backed by Trump's sons is selling to Gulf states while their father leads military operations there.
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Taxpayer military resources deployed to protect nations while Trump family members profit from defense contracts in the same region.
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Florida-based drone manufacturer Powerus, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is attempting to sell drone-interceptor systems to Gulf states currently facing Iranian attacks. The company announced the involvement of the Trump sons last month and is now pursuing contracts with countries that rely on U.S. military protection led by their father, the current President. The sales pitch positions the firm to potentially profit from regional tensions involving Iran, creating a potential conflict-of-interest scenario given the Trump family's proximity to U.S. military and foreign policy decisions. Powerus specializes in counter-drone technology at a time when Gulf nations are seeking air-defense capabilities against Iranian drone strikes. The venture raises questions about whether Trump family business interests could influence U.S. military aid or policy decisions in the region.
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