A leaked text message from Richard Grenell, a Trump loyalist, has sparked an investigation into alleged misconduct involving a Turkish businessman. The message reportedly outlines a pay-to-play scheme related to a donation to the Kennedy Center, which Grenell managed until March. Accusations from former Trump attorney Alina Habba have led to a feud within Trump's circle, prompting an investigation ordered by Trump himself. Grenell has denied the allegations, calling them false.
Key facts
- Richard Grenell is the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions.
- The leaked text allegedly discusses a pay-to-play scheme with a Turkish billionaire.
- Grenell is accused of failing to deposit a multimillion-dollar donation to the Kennedy Center.
- Alina Habba and her husband made the accusations against Grenell.
- Trump has ordered a White House counsel investigation into the allegations.
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