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Trump Sons Funnel $1 Billion into AI and Drone Startups

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Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have funneled $1 billion into a new investment vehicle that will target companies in the artificial‑intelligence and drone sectors.

The move follows a broader trend of high‑profile investors eyeing autonomous technologies as the next growth engine. By channeling capital into these niches, the siblings aim to tap markets projected to exceed $200 billion by 2030.

Investors will now have a new conduit for funding startups developing AI‑powered logistics and unmanned aerial systems. The capital injection could accelerate product development and broaden commercial deployment timelines.

The venture signals a shift toward consolidating capital in high‑potential tech arenas, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics across aerospace, defense and consumer robotics.