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Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House

Top Trump adviser Ric Grenell allegedly outlined a stunning pay-for-influence offer to a Turkish billionaire last year: access to "POTUS," "VIP events" and administration officials, according to a text message, reviewed by Axios, that the White House counsel is investigating. "Once the money comes to the company here, I will arrange the donation to…

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Axios· Oct 19, 3:05 PMExclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House

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