Trump Aide Faces Pay-to-Play Allegations Amidst Corruption Scandal
TL;DR
Boris Epshteyn, a key adviser to Donald Trump, is accused of soliciting payments in exchange for promoting candidates for top positions in Trump's administration, highlighting alleged corruption within Trump's circle. Reports suggest Epshteyn sought a $30,000 monthly stipend from Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury pick, and a $10 million investment in a basketball league. Epshteyn denies the claims. Concerns about conflicts of interest and Trump's refusal to sign an ethics pledge further fuel allegations of corruption and self-enrichment in his potential second term.
- Trump Corruption in Spotlight as Top Aide Implicated in Alleged 'Shakedown Scheme' Common Dreams
- Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees The New York Times
- GASP! A Trump Hanger-On May Have Acted in His Own Financial Interest Rather Than in the Public’s. Slate
- Trump backs adviser accused of pay-to-play scheme as ouster attempt backfires The Guardian US
- Trump 'probably furious' and 'paranoid' over Boris Epshteyn report: Former WH staffer MSNBC
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