‘Nobody cared, and I’m allowed to’: Trump’s guide to self-dealing

Published May 24, 2026 6:00am ET



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A Kazakh mining company merged with an American developer called Skyline Builders Group in April. Among Skyline Builders’ largest investors are President Donald Trump’s sons, Don Jr. and Eric.

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