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Senate to Probe Trump's Alleged $1 Billion Oil Deal Promise

Former President Donald Trump faces scrutiny over claims of offering policy changes to oil executives in exchange for campaign funds.

  • Reports suggest Trump promised to roll back Biden's environmental regulations for $1 billion in campaign donations.
  • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse indicates a high likelihood of a Senate Budget Committee investigation into the matter.
  • Allegations include drafting executive orders for Trump by oil lobbyists, aimed at boosting fossil fuel industries.
  • Critics label the dealings as 'quid pro quo', raising concerns about corruption and policy manipulation.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing debates over campaign finance laws and the influence of big money in politics.
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