Trump Gets a Surprise Offer Involving $24 Trillion in Critical Minerals [WATCH]

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has formally approached President Donald J. Trump with a direct proposal: support the fight against a violent rebel group in eastern Congo, and in return, grant the United States exclusive access to one of the world’s most valuable untapped sources of critical minerals—estimated to be worth over $24 trillion.

The offer was outlined in a letter obtained by The Wall Street Journal, in which Tshisekedi praised Trump’s leadership and proposed an unprecedented strategic partnership.

The deal would be carried out through the newly announced U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, an initiative launched by President Trump aimed at reasserting American control over global supply chains and investments.

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“Your election has ushered in the golden age for America,” Tshisekedi wrote.

“Our partnership would provide the U.S. with a strategic advantage by securing critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo.”

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The proposal comes shortly after Trump formally launched the U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund as part of his “America First 2.0” policy initiative, focused on reducing reliance on adversarial nations such as China for key resources.

Tshisekedi’s offer, if accepted, would allow the U.S. to bypass China in securing vital minerals used in electronics, electric vehicles, and defense systems.

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds some of the largest reserves of critical minerals in the world. According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, the DRC was the world’s largest cobalt producer in 2022, accounting for nearly 68 percent of global supply.

The country also has substantial reserves of copper, lithium, tantalum, gold, and industrial diamonds.

“The DRC has substantial untapped gold, cobalt, and high-grade copper reserves,” the International Trade Administration notes.

“Cobalt, one of the key metals to produce electric vehicles, places the DRC in a strategic position for the energy transition.”

The mineral-rich country is offering the United States exclusive mining access in exchange for security assistance to counter the M23 rebel group, which has seized several strategic areas in eastern Congo.

The rebel force has been linked to Rwandan President Paul Kagame, and is accused of displacing civilians, defeating Congolese troops, and forcing U.N. peacekeepers to retreat from contested areas.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the United Nations recently confirmed that Rwanda has deployed 4,000 troops in support of M23 and helped smuggle more than 150 tons of coltan—a mineral essential for modern electronics—out of rebel-controlled territory.

The international community has largely remained silent, despite growing evidence of regional instability and foreign interference.

Tshisekedi’s appeal marks a shift away from global diplomacy and toward a bilateral partnership focused on shared security and economic development.

In an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Tshisekedi laid out his vision for a cooperative U.S.-Congo alliance.

“We want to extract these [$24 trillion untapped minerals] but also process them, as this would create a lot of jobs,” Tshisekedi said.

“And we want a partnership that will provide lasting peace and stability for our countries, which we need.”

China currently maintains significant influence over Congo’s mineral infrastructure, with contracts that have drawn criticism for lacking transparency and failing to deliver economic benefits to local communities.

Tshisekedi, however, signaled a preference for a new direction, expressing his intent to build a “transparent, fair, and mutually beneficial” relationship with the United States under President Trump’s leadership.

Desperate for Peace, Congo’s President Offers Trump Control of $24 Trillion in Minerals to Bring Peace in the Region | Jim Hoft, The Gateway Pundit

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