Special Envoy Witkoff is under scrutiny for not divesting his cryptocurrency assets, including shares in World Liberty Finance, a company linked to the Trump family. This situation could pose a conflict of interest, according to a White House statement. Witkoff has completed financial disclosures and is collaborating with ethics officials and legal counsel to ensure compliance with government regulations, including asset divestiture. The process of determining which assets need divestment can become a negotiation with ethics officials. If disputes arise over which assets constitute a conflict of interest, Witkoff could face legal risks, particularly if involved in matters related to his financial interests, potentially violating the Criminal Conflict of Interest Act. While government ethics regulations mandate divestment for senior officials, the president is exempt from these rules.