Senate Probes Trump's Alleged Deal with Oil Executives Amid $40M Fundraising
Trump reportedly promised to roll back environmental regulations in exchange for significant campaign contributions from oil industry leaders.
- Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into Trump's alleged quid pro quo with fossil fuel executives.
- Trump reportedly offered regulatory rollbacks in exchange for $1 billion in campaign contributions during a Mar-a-Lago meeting.
- Two Senate committee chairs sent inquiries to eight oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute.
- Trump raised $40 million from oil executives and other donors in Texas, marking a significant fundraising day.
- The investigation scrutinizes Trump's ongoing relationship with the oil industry and potential policy implications.