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DOJ Takes Action Against Two Trump Allies

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    No one could've predicted the depths of scandal that would continue to emerge from Trump's inner circle. But now you can add Wynn and Barrack to the sordid list, which includes Michael Cohen, Trump's personal attorney; Elliott Broidy, a Trump ally and former deputy RNC finance chair; and Gordon Sondland, Trump's pick for ambassador to the EU.

    Pro-Trump narrative

    This is a stretch by any measure. The suit against Wynn is the first civil prosecution under FARA in over three decades. Wynn never acted as an agent of China and was therefore under no obligation to register as one.


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