Eric Trump Supports Investigation Into ABC News Story

Eric Trump has backed calls for a federal investigation into an erroneous report by ABC News. The story in question involved the Trump family’s business deals with the defense contractor Anduril Industries.

Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to look into how an incorrect report came to be published on ABC’s website. The report originally had the headline ‘Trump sons’ investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election.’ After removal without explanation, it was reposted with corrections included.

Expressing his frustration, Eric Trump reacted on X, saying, “Thank you @berniemoreno — can’t wait to participate!” He added that ABC News needs to provide answers regarding the error, questioning whether the author faced any consequences.

“You can’t publish a bulls**t hit-piece, let it spread and go viral, then delete it 24 hours later, under the cover of darkness with no explanation or apology. Who approved it? Has the author been fired? @ABC owes us answers,” Eric Trump wrote.

The report mistakenly implicated Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in government-linked financial transactions. In response, Moreno has written to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, asking for accountability regarding the network’s actions. He highlighted potential violations of broadcaster obligations.

Moreno’s letter outlined concerns with the report’s accuracy, specifically pointing to how ABC News characterized Anduril’s funding. Originally, ABC News inaccurately connected the Trump family to these investments, claiming they were a result of federal contracting decisions.

Moreno took issue with the claim that 1789 Capital, a firm where Trump Jr. is involved as a partner, made a significant strike through a $2.5 billion investment in Anduril. It turned out this sum was part of Anduril’s total fundraising, and 1789 Capital’s actual contribution was approximately $50 million.

Following the backlash, ABC revised and republished the article on Friday, correcting details about the investments and government contracts. The updated version also clarified Trump Jr.’s non-involvement in investment decision-making at the firm. The byline changed from the original reporter’s name to simply ‘ABC News.’

A source from 1789 revealed that the story’s journalist defended it prior to its deletion. Emails pointed to initial editorial support for the piece, despite later claims the story was circulated too soon.

For further developments, ABC News has yet to comment. Fox News contributors Brian Flood and CJ Womack, along with media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn, added to this report.