However, the amount reportedly donated by the Trump Organization in 2017 and 2018 falls well short of estimated foreign payments that were made to its properties. Trump refused to divest himself of corporate assets and properties prior to taking office, meaning he could still profit from his various businesses with little transparency. In a statement, Eric Trump said that the former president was tough on China regardless of any business interests. Many of the countries bought properties years before Trump ran for office, but they continued to make payments to the Trump Organization during the presidency. The events were attended by Trump administration officials, the Democrats said citing press releases from the Kuwaiti embassy.

Source: CNN January 04, 2024 16:45 UTC