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Trump Associates Face Corruption Allegations Amid Federal Loans

3/20/2026

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Jen Psaki reported corruption stories involving the Trump administration.
NBC News reported that Cory Lewandowski, a former aide to Kristi Noem, allegedly solicited payments from federal contractors to influence contracts, including GEO Group.
Bloomberg reported that Donald Trump Jr., the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, invested in a rare earth minerals company before it received a $620 million federal loan.
Both Lewandowski and Donald Trump Jr. denied any wrongdoing.

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Jen Psaki reported corruption stories involving the Trump administration.
NBC News reported that Cory Lewandowski, a former aide to Kristi Noem, allegedly solicited payments from federal contractors to influence contracts, including GEO Group.
Bloomberg reported that Donald Trump Jr., the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, invested in a rare earth minerals company before it received a $620 million federal loan.
Both Lewandowski and Donald Trump Jr. denied any wrongdoing.