Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Wilkoff of World Liberty Financial attended Token2049, a crypto conference in Singapore on Oct. 1, 2025. Trump Jr. dismissed claims of conflicts of interest and denied any favoritism with the Trump administration. The company, founded in 2024, launched USD1 stablecoin backed by U.S. treasuries. Critics question ties to the Trump administration. Trump Jr. and Wilkoff emphasized that World Liberty Financial is not a political organization, despite connections to Trump family members. The company’s growth coincides with President Trump’s support for the crypto industry in his second term. Democratic lawmakers have called for investigations into the company, labeling it an “unprecedented conflict.”

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