Yeliz Akmaca 
The U.S. House of Representatives has launched a comprehensive investigation into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), directly linked to Donald Trump. The probe focuses on claims that an Abu Dhabi-based entity acquired 49% of WLFI for $500 million just before Trump’s 2025 presidential term began. Washington has raised “national security” alarms, particularly over the project’s USD1 stablecoin and its $2 billion traffic on Binance.
Abu Dhabi Investment and Ownership Records
Representative Ro Khanna has requested detailed ownership and payment records as well as management documents from WLFI. The investigation specifically examines whether $187 million went to Trump family-owned entities and the role of Aryam Investment 1, an Abu Dhabi-based company, in the process.
Accepting such a large investment from a foreign state-linked entity just before a president takes office is considered a direct test of U.S. conflict-of-interest laws. Khanna is focusing on the transparency of the investment, the corporate structure, and potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, any extra payments made to the company’s founding partners and the records of those payments are under review.
USD1 Stablecoin and the Binance Investment
A critical part of the investigation is the role of WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin. The probe extends beyond ownership and examines the mysterious operations of WLFI’s dollar-pegged token, USD1. House officials are requesting detailed documents regarding the stablecoin’s use in Binance’s $2 billion investment, including transaction details and investment proceeds.
Additionally, investigators are reviewing whether company personnel were involved in discussions with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and in debates related to Trump’s later presidential pardon. These documents are considered crucial for understanding the investment’s background and the potential national security risks.
Internal Compliance, Electronic Communications, and Deadlines
The committee has instructed WLFI to preserve internal compliance policies and electronic communications.
These records are critical for examining potential conflicts of interest, export controls, and the company’s relationships with Abu Dhabi or China-linked entities.
Representative Khanna specifically highlighted AI chip export controls and national security risks, as the project’s foreign state capital connections could influence U.S. technology policy. All requested records must be submitted by March 1.
The investigation aims to provide a detailed analysis of the impact of Trump-linked crypto ventures on U.S. national security, technology policy, and legal frameworks.
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