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Oval Office blowup deepens as alleged ‘POTUS’ access text emerges: ‘Ric stole the money!’

A text message allegedly sent by Ric Grenell to a Turkish billionaire promising access to President Donald Trump in exchange for a Kennedy Center donation has become a key piece of evidence in the White House investigation into a bitter feud between two of the president’s allies. “Once the money comes to the company here, I will arrange the donation to…

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