White House Push Accelerated Pentagon Loan to Trump Jr.-Linked Vulcan Elements
TL;DR
ProPublica reports that a White House request helped fast-track a $620 million Pentagon loan to Vulcan Elements, a North Carolina startup tied to Donald Trump Jr.; Navarro initiated the request, Trump Jr.'s venture firm held an undisclosed stake, and Pentagon staff moved quickly to approve, drawing scrutiny over potential self-dealing in defense contracting.
- The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. ProPublica
- White House asked Pentagon to loan money to a company linked to Trump's oldest son : Trump's Terms NPR
- “Have to Get This Done”: How Don Jr.-Linked Company Got Huge Fed Loan The New Republic
- Secret White House Push Behind Don Jr. Firm’s $620M Deal Leaks The Daily Beast
- White House Intervention Bolsters Trump Jr–Connected Rare Earths Firm Cato Institute
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