Allegedly asks Argentine president for help with hotel permits during transition call

Argentine media reported that during a congratulatory call with President Mauricio Macri, Trump asked for help expediting permits for a stalled Trump Tower project in Buenos Aires. While both administrations denied the specific request, the project—previously held up by red tape—was suddenly greenlit days later, and Trump’s daughter Ivanka (a Trump Organization executive) was confirmed to be on the call, highlighting the immediate blurring of private profit and state diplomacy.

“Trump replied that he has a $150m investment in Argentina stalled because of a building permit in Buenos Aires” — Reported request to President Macri (denied by spokespeople but cited in La Nación) Quote verified against source