The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Apr 25, 2026
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INSIGHT

Trump Family Pentagon Contracts Pattern

  • Jen Psaki highlights multiple Trump family investments winning Pentagon contracts as a pattern of potential state-enabled profiteering.
  • Examples include Eric Trump’s company winning a $24M Pentagon contract and Don Jr.'s VC-backed drone firms landing Air Force deals after his role screening Pentagon hires.
ANECDOTE

Don Jr. Bragged About Screening Pentagon Hires

  • Jen Psaki recounts Don Jr. bragging on his podcast about screening Pentagon candidates and pushing drone-friendly hires.
  • She connects his transition role to the Army Secretary picking Dan Driscoll, who later promoted drone purchases tied to Don Jr.'s investments.
INSIGHT

Pentagon Drone Budget Creates Windfall For Insiders

  • Jen Psaki ties Trump family investments to Pentagon procurement priorities, noting a $74B drone budget request that massively increases market opportunity.
  • She details Don Jr. and Eric Trump investments in drone firms, reverse merger plans, and simultaneous Pentagon emphasis on drones.
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