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Eric Trump Backs Drone Company, Adding to Family’s Defense Ties

Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, has invested in a drone company, further expanding the Trump family's ties to the defense industry. This move comes at a time when the Trump administration has been actively supporting and boosting the defense sector. The article highlights the potential conflicts of interest and the perception of nepotism that arise from the Trump family's involvement in the defense industry. It also raises questions about the influence and access the Trump family may have in shaping government policies and decisions related to the defense industry. The article suggests that this investment by Eric Trump is part of a broader pattern of the Trump family's business dealings and political influence, which has been a source of controversy and criticism during and after the Trump presidency.

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Mar 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Golf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturer

Merger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White House Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A golf club company backed by the sons of…

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Golf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturer

Merger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White House Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A golf club company…

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Mar 9, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Bros Back a Drone Company as the Pentagon Prepares to Spend Billions

The Trump brothers are getting into the drone business just as the Trump administration has helped set the stage for billions of dollars in new spending on U.S.-made drones. President Donald Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and…

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Mar 5, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Ukraine Offers Help Downing Iran Drones in Exchange for Patriot Missiles

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has offered to help in downing Iranian drones in exchange for Patriot missiles from the United States. This proposal comes as the conflict in Iran has increasingly captured…

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Feb 17, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Eric Trump Backs Drone Company, Adding to Family’s Defense Ties

Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, has invested in a drone company, further expanding the Trump family's ties to the defense industry. This move comes at a time when the Trump administration has been…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 9, 2026

Merger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White House Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A golf club company backed by the sons of…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoMar 9, 2026

The Trump brothers are getting into the drone business just as the Trump administration has helped set the stage for billions of dollars in new spending on U.S.-made drones. President Donald Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.,…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergMar 5, 2026

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has offered to help in downing Iranian drones in exchange for Patriot missiles from the United States. This proposal comes as the conflict in Iran has increasingly captured the attention of…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 17, 2026

Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, has invested in a drone company, further expanding the Trump family's ties to the defense industry. This move comes at a time when the Trump administration has been actively supporting…

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