Trump Tower in Georgia to be built on land part-owned by son of US sanctions-hit leader
A Trump Tower is set to be constructed in Tbilisi, Georgia, on land partially owned by the son of a US-sanctioned leader. The project has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the connections between the Trump Organization and the Ivanishvili family. The tower will be developed in partnership with several local firms and is expected to become Georgia's tallest building.
- ▪The land for the Trump Tower is part-owned by Uta Ivanishvili, son of Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is under US sanctions.
- ▪Bidzina Ivanishvili was sanctioned for undermining Georgia's democratic future in favor of Russia.
- ▪The Trump Organization is managed by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, who are the president's sons.
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An artist’s impression of the proposed Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia. Illustration: DeezenView image in fullscreenAn artist’s impression of the proposed Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia. Illustration: DeezenGeorgiaTrump Tower in Georgia to be built on land part-owned by son of US sanctions-hit leaderLinks between Trump Organization and Ivanishvili family for Tbilisi skyscraper raise new conflict of interest concernsDaniel Boffey Chief reporterMon 25 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Trump Tower planned for the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, is to be built on land currently part-owned by the son of the US-sanctioned leader of the country, according to official records.The proposed skyscraper, a joint venture between a local…
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