Fact check: False claims Trump is getting money from foreign businessmen who are under federal investigation.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Trump is receiving money from foreign businessmen who are under federal investigation. Multiple sources support the claim that Trump received money from foreign governments and individuals ^{[1] [2] [3]}. For instance, one source reports that Trump received at least $7.8 million from 20 governments, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, through his businesses while in office ^[1]. Another source states that Donald Trump made up to $160 million from international business dealings while he was serving as president ^[2]. Additionally, a Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invested $30 million in Trump's crypto venture, which could potentially deliver an eight-figure payday to a company associated with Trump ^[4]. These findings suggest that Trump's financial dealings with foreign individuals and governments are extensive and have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the analyses provide evidence of Trump's financial dealings with foreign individuals and governments, there is limited information on the specific individuals under federal investigation ^{[5] [6]}. Some sources highlight Trump's tendency to misrepresent the nature of financial agreements and investments, which could be relevant to understanding his financial dealings ^[6]. Others discuss Trump's business ties to Middle Eastern nations and the potential for conflicts of interest, which could be relevant to the investigation into Trump's dealings with foreign businessmen ^[5]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the potential benefits of Trump's business dealings for the US economy, are not thoroughly explored in the analyses ^{[5] [7]}. Furthermore, the sources do not provide a comprehensive overview of the federal investigations into Trump's financial dealings, which would be necessary to fully assess the claim ^[1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading in its implication that all of Trump's financial dealings with foreign individuals are with those under federal investigation ^[1]. While some sources suggest that Trump's business dealings have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, there is no direct evidence to support the claim that all of these dealings are with individuals under federal investigation ^{[3] [6]}. Additionally, some sources may have a bias against Trump, which could influence their presentation of the facts ^{[2] [3]}. For example, one source is from a organization that has been critical of Trump's business dealings, which could impact the objectivity of their analysis ^[2]. It is essential to consider multiple sources and evaluate the evidence objectively to form a comprehensive understanding of the issue ^{[1] [6]}.