Barron Trump has quietly been named a director on a new yerba mate beverage venture, and critics are already speaking out. Curious how a 20-year-old went from student to startup director? Read on to discover the full story!
Business filings in Delaware and Florida list Barron, now 20, among the directors of Sollos Yerba Mate, described by insiders as a yerba mate beverage company. SEC paperwork indicates the brand raised about $1 million via a private placement and aims to launch in May. Yerba mate is a caffeinated herbal tea popular in parts of South America.
The family connection has prompted swift criticism online. Democracy Defenders Fund co-founder Norm Eisen warned the Trump family’s business moves could create new influence channels, and social posts accused the move of nepotism, calling it a convenient role for a famous name. Two company directors reportedly attended the same high school as Barron.