Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, rejected Rep. Jamie Raskin's investigation demands in a sharply worded legal letter, calling his allegations unsubstantiated and refusing to hand over confidential business records. Lawyers for the firm sent the letter to Raskin's office this week, dismissing the Maryland Democrat's claims that 1789 Capital made suspiciously well-timed […] The post Trump Jr.'s investment firm fires back at Raskin's demand for records, calls probe "political gamesmanship" appeared first on American Almanac .
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, rejected Rep. Jamie Raskin's investigation demands in a sharply worded legal letter, calling his allegations unsubstantiated and refusing to hand over confidential business records. Lawyers for the firm sent the letter to Raskin's office this week, dismissing the Maryland Democrat's claims that 1789 Capital made suspiciously well-timed investments in companies that later received federal funding or favorable policy treatment. The response, shared with CBS News , accused Raskin of conflating separate entities, mischaracterizing transactions, and contradicting his own cited sources. The clash marks the latest round in a broader Democratic campaign to scrutinize the Trump family's…Open
Vice President Vance hosted a Wednesday evening fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., for young Republican donors that raised more than $5 million, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The event drew several up-and-coming donors in their 20s and 30s — providing a glimpse into the finance network Vance is assembling ahead of a possible run for president in 2028. The players: The fundraiser, which drew about 35 people, was held at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik. - Attendees included Donald Trump Jr., Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan and GRV Strategies founder Garrett Ventry. - Cantor Fitzgerald President Brandon Lutnick, the son of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was also there, along with World Liberty Financial co-founder…
AI:Vice President Vance hosted an exclusive fundraiser in Southampton, New York, raising over $5 million from young Republican donors to strengthen his political network. The event at Omeed Malik's home included high-profile attendees such as Donald Trump Jr., Shayne Coplan, and Brandon Lutnick, signaling the assembly of a robust financial apparatus for a potential 2028 presidential run. Following a reception where guests donated $100,000 to the RNC, an intimate dinner saw contributions of $250,000 per person. Vance's role within the Republican National Committee has facilitated these deep connections with top-tier donors as he prepares for future political decisions expected after the November midterm elections.Open
The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.