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Trump's NBA Betting Link Dismissed Amid Major Corruption Case

10/27/2025

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Trump Linked to Gambling

Stephen A. Smith asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump is linked to the FBI's NBA gambling investigation.
FBI Director Kash Patel dismisses the claim as “the single dumbest thing.”
The arrest of over 30 individuals includes NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier in Mafia-led betting schemes.
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella calls the case one of the most significant sports corruption cases in recent history.

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Trump Attacks Democrats

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on a scandal involving NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and used it to attack Democrats, claiming 2020 election was rigged.
He urged the Department of Justice to investigate election integrity before midterms.
Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump's remarks "ramblings of an old man that knows he’s going to LOSE."
DOJ plans to send monitors to five California counties, Democratic strongholds, prompting turnout suppression accusations.

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Trump Linked to Gambling

Stephen A. Smith asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump is linked to the FBI's NBA gambling investigation.
FBI Director Kash Patel dismisses the claim as “the single dumbest thing.”
The arrest of over 30 individuals includes NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier in Mafia-led betting schemes.
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella calls the case one of the most significant sports corruption cases in recent history.

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