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Senate Democrats Probe Trump Advisor’s Crypto Holdings Over Ethics Concerns

Eight Senate Democrats are pressing Trump advisor Steve Witkoff over his undisclosed cryptocurrency holdings. The lawmakers allege potential ethics violations involving Middle East diplomatic work and crypto business ties to the UAE.

Ethics Probe Into Trump Advisor’s Crypto Portfolio

Senate Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into Steve Witkoff’s cryptocurrency investments, demanding the Trump administration special envoy explain why he maintained substantial crypto holdings while serving as a top Middle East diplomat. According to reports, eight senators led by Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter Wednesday expressing “serious questions about your compliance with federal ethics laws” regarding Witkoff’s failure to divest from Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures.