President Donald Trump said he knew nothing about foreign investment in World Liberty Financial, the crypto business he co-owns, when questioned about potential conflicts of interest during a 60 Minutes interview, according to The Block, as cited by Jinse Finance on November 9, 2026.
Trump said his sons run the company. Asked why he could not sell his stake while allowing them to continue operating it, he responded by asking how he could divest from cash. He also said most of his wealth was held at major Wall Street institutions and invested in index funds.
The report cited earlier reporting by The Wall Street Journal that an investment vehicle backed by United Arab Emirates national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon had acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million before Trump’s inauguration.
The interview questions concerned foreign investment and potential conflicts of interest; the supplied report does not establish a finding of wrongdoing.
Source publication time: November 9, 2026, at 18:46:13 (UTC+8). This is a historical-source summary, not a current announcement.