Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former US President Donald Trump and Executive Vice-President of the Trump Organisation, paid an unexpected visit to Gibraltar on Thursday, engaging in closed-door meetings at the prominent law firm Hassans.
Trump Jr. spent approximately three hours inside the firm’s offices, but declined to answer GBC’s questions regarding the purpose of his trip. His presence prompted heightened security measures, with Reclamation Road temporarily closed and armed police officers positioned alongside his personal security team.
Meetings with Investors and Government Figures
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, was also seen at Hassans during the same timeframe, although he left earlier. Speaking to GBC, Picardo described the discussions as involving “investors, and people who are interested in understanding what Gibraltar can do,” without providing further detail.
Neither Hassans nor the Gibraltar Government have issued statements clarifying the objective of Trump Jr.’s visit.
Speculation Tied to £1.8 Billion Pelagos Data Centre
While no official confirmation has been provided, GBC understands the visit may be linked to the proposed £1.8 billion data centre to be built near the port by Pelagos, a company chaired by Russian-American businessman Konstantin Sokolov, known as a donor to Donald Trump’s planned $300 million ballroom project in the White House.
Christian Ryan, President of Pelagos’ Gibraltar operations, was filmed entering Hassans on the same day, adding to speculation that the meetings concerned the ambitious digital infrastructure project announced in September.
The data centre is expected to be one of Gibraltar’s most significant private-sector investments, potentially positioning the territory as a regional technology hub and strengthening its economic diversification agenda.
Silence from Key Stakeholders
For now, the lack of official comment keeps the nature of Trump Jr.’s visit shrouded in uncertainty. However, the convergence of high-profile business figures, government participation, and ongoing strategic infrastructure developments suggests Gibraltar may be entering a new phase of investment-driven economic transformation.
