Category: TRUMP

Opinion | Another Gift for a Putin Buddy

Opinion | Another Gift for a Putin Buddy

nytimes.com
‘This week, the Trump administration further eased its pressure on Rusal, Russia’s largest aluminum company, less than four months after sanctions on it and its notorious leader were imposed. Even as the White House seems willing to inflict pain on American farmers and consumers with its trade wars, Russian aluminum workers are apparently worthy of special protection.’

Feds examining suspicious money movements linked to Russian Maria Butina, associates

Feds examining suspicious money movements linked to Russian Maria Butina, associates

mcclatchydc.com
Report: Butina Probe Predated Mueller, Grew Out Of Suspicious Money Transfers

‘The Tuesday report by McClatchy laid out the origins of the probe into possible Russian attempts to infiltrate and channel money to the National Rifle Association. According to McClatchy, the NRA probe predates President Trump’s January 2017 inauguration, and is being overseen by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia, rather than Special Counsel Robert Mueller. ‘