The Serbian government had provisionally approved the project last year, even as it worked to remove the site's protected status. However, with the discovery of the forgery, the future of the Trump International Hotel, set to be the first of its kind in Europe, hangs in the balance. This scandal has been met with scrutiny as it raises questions about the integrity of the approvals for the ambitious development plan.

In a statement, Kushner's company asserted that they were unaware of the document's authenticity issues prior to media reports, indicating they relied on the legitimacy of the permitting process. The situation continues to develop, and the implications for the project's progression remain uncertain as investigations are conducted into the matter.