Why the Trump Kids Are Sweating a Democratic Takeover

Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting on the Trump family here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/to-jared-from-abu-dhabi-with-love?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios A bombshell Vanity Fair report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was compromised by Russian intelligence, exposing a secret UAE bank account allegedly containing billions of dollars. Kushner's lawyers deny the allegations, but the story raises serious questions about foreign money and its influence on American politics. Tara Palmeri sits down with investigative journalist Casey Michel, author of *United States of Oligarchy*, to examine the growing influence of billionaires, foreign governments, and wealthy political insiders in Washington. From a secret 2016 meeting at Trump Tower involving UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to his brother's reported 49% stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the financial connections run deep. With the 2026 midterms approaching, Tara and Casey also explore why Elon Musk has so much at stake, the Trump family's overseas business dealings, Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with China, and why Democrats aren't immune to billionaire influence either. **Chapters:** 0:00 – The Jared Kushner $2 Billion Allegations 1:21 – The Secret Trump Tower Meeting & UAE Money 1:55 – How Billionaires Are Getting Richer 2:28 – Why Elon Musk Is Sweating the Midterms 3:40 – Casey Michel on America's Oligarchy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices