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Defense Contractor Anduril Industries Receives Funding From Venture Firm Linked To Trump Jr
President Donald Trump and defense contractor Anduril Industries have announced a $6.6 billion investment to create a state-of-the-art shipyard in Maryland, despite concerns raised by Congressional Democrats about potential conflicts of interest. The investment comes after 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm where Trump Jr. is a partner, invested $50 million in Anduril Industries as part of a larger funding round. The project has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the investment is an example of Trump Jr.’s connection to companies that benefit from government contracts. This story was first reported by ABC News.