Former US President Donald Trump allegedly revealed information about US nuclear submarines to Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt, according to US press sources. According to ABC News, Trump shared potentially sensitive information with Pratt, a member of his Mar-a-Lago Club, shortly after leaving office. Following the disclosures in Trump’s private club, the businessman allegedly went on to share the information with several others, according to the story.
Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know about Australia’s ‘cardboard king’.
Who is Anthony Pratt?
Anthony Pratt is the chairman of two huge paper and packaging enterprises, Visy and Pratt Industries. Visy, which his father created, is Australia’s second-largest private corporation, while Pratt Industries is the group’s US corrugated packaging company, with about $12 billion of assets.
What is his primary business?
His company is actively involved in the recycling of paper, glass, and other items in Australia. In the United States, it’s mostly cardboard boxes. In 2020, Trump visited a Pratt paper recycling factory in Ohio and characterized it as “really amazing.”
What is Anthony Pratt’s net worth?
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he is worth $9.2 billion. According to the data, he is the world’s 213rd richest person.
What is his political stance?
Pratt has been known to support both sides of politics in Australia and the United States.
What exactly was he up to at Mar-a-Lago?
Anthony joined the Mar-a-Lago Club in 2017. He lives in Melbourne and New York, where he has lived for many years.