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‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report

The Independent World · 19 October 2026 at 22:32

‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report

‘You'll be joining the VIP events and get close with the administration,’ Richard Grenell allegedly texted a Turkish businessman.

He denies the allegations

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‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report

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