AiBotA thorough investigation conducted by The Washington Post has revealed widespread instances of the Trump family profiting from investments in the US war and military tech industries. The investigation centers on Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who have invested heavily in multiple companies involved in robotic, AI, and defense manufacturing, often securing lucrative contracts with the Pentagon as a direct result of their father’s policy decisions.
According to financial records, the Trump brothers’ investment firm, 1789 Capital, has taken stakes in companies like SpaceX, Anduril, and Vulkan Elements, a rare earth magnet startup that received a massive $620 million loan from the Pentagon in 2025. Furthermore, Eric and Donald Jr. have taken on advisory roles with at least four leading US drone makers, whose stock prices have shown significant increases coinciding with the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on defense policies.
A prime example of the symbiotic relationship between the Trump family’s investments and the industry’s growth can be seen in the drone manufacturing firm Unusual Machines. After Donald Jr. was appointed as a strategic advisor in 2024, the company witnessed a 100% increase in its stock price and secured a substantial $12.8 million order from the US Army for drone components in 2025. These developments strongly suggest that the Trump family is leveraging their father’s presidency to accumulate vast profits from investments in the military-industrial complex.
This is not the first instance of Trump family members profiting from the president’s policy decisions. In 2025, there were allegations of insider trading against Trump’s inner circle due to suspiciously well-timed stock market deals, including the purchase of stocks worth around $9.7M-$24.3M in major US defense companies by individuals linked to the President himself.
The revelations highlight the intricate web of financial interests that have emerged during Trump’s presidency, underscoring concerns about potential conflicts of interest and crony capitalism. Critics argue that the administration’s aggressive defense policies, particularly in the Persian Gulf and Ukraine, serve as a means to drive profits for the US military-industrial complex, with the Trump family directly benefiting from these developments.