In a recent development, new documents have revealed that former President Donald Trump's businesses received over $5 million from the Chinese government during his time in office. This amount is reported to be the largest sum spent by a foreign country at Trump's properties. The discovery was made by the House Oversight Committee Democrats, who have been investigating Trump's businesses since 2016.
The investigation, which has faced numerous challenges and obstacles, has been ongoing for several years. Trump resisted disclosing information and compliance with the Oversight Committee, leading to legal battles. It wasn't until September 2022 that documents began to be received, and the investigation was subsequently halted in January 2023 after a change in committee leadership.