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Donald Trump Jr. Backs Controversial Enhanced Games Allowing Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital invests millions in Enhanced Games, a sports festival permitting performance enhancers, challenging traditional Olympic standards.

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  1. Donald Trump Jr invests in sporting event that will allow steroids

    Despite the criticism, D'Souza believes his event may be one of the safest in recent memory, as plenty of medical professionals will be on hand, and athletes will go through rigorous testing before they can compete.

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  2. Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sports

    D’Souza sees room to move given the U.S. government’s years-long scuffle with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which has stretched across the Trump and Biden administrations and has resulted in the government refusing to pay its dues to the watchdog agency.

    Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sports

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Feb 13th, 2025, 8:27 PM ET

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Donald Trump Jr. has announced significant funding for the Enhanced Games through his venture firm, aiming to create a sports festival free from anti-doping measures. The initiative, backed by high-profile investors, seeks to redefine athletic competition while igniting fierce debate over health, safety, and ethics in sports. Despite criticism labeling it the 'steroid Olympics', D’Souza promotes the concept as a platform for innovation and excellence. The first event is tentatively planned for late 2025 or early 2026, with the potential for significant monetary rewards for record-breaking performances.

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