Trump says he knows ‘nothing about’ UAE-linked investment in World Liberty Financial

President Trump said he was unaware of a UAE-linked investment in World Liberty Financial, the DeFi venture tied to his family, raising fresh conflict-of-interest and constitutional questions about the project's governance and investor trust. The disclosure puts scrutiny on the provenance of foreign capital flowing into WLFI at a time when the token and platform remain central to the Trump family's crypto footprint. The episode matters because it tests whether World Liberty Financial can reassure investors that outside backing, particularly from Gulf-linked entities, is disclosed and vetted independently of the president. What to watch next is whether WLFI or its backers clarify the size, structure and timing of the UAE-linked stake, and whether the White House or the project issues a formal response.