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Trump's Ex-Aide Faces Scrutiny Over $12K Travel Reimbursement

5/8/2025

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Chris Liddell, ex-deputy chief of staff to Trump, was reimbursed over $12,000 for flights to New Zealand's investment summit, where he shared his expertise in a keynote speech. While Prime Minister Luxon lauded Liddell's contributions, Labour's Kieran McAnulty voiced concerns about the reimbursement during a time of pressing tariff challenges.

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Chris Liddell, ex-deputy chief of staff to Trump, was reimbursed over $12,000 for flights to New Zealand's investment summit, where he shared his expertise in a keynote speech. While Prime Minister Luxon lauded Liddell's contributions, Labour's Kieran McAnulty voiced concerns about the reimbursement during a time of pressing tariff challenges.