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.