Donald Trump Jr.'s associate, Gentry Beach, visited Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, promoting potential deals in rare earth minerals, oil & gas, and real estate. He briefed Donald Trump Sr. on Pakistan's potential, leading to meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Beach's activities raise concerns about leveraging connections for financial gain, similar to past controversies involving Trump Jr.
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