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White House Donations Scandal

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Josh ChristensonNew York Post
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WASHINGTON — Ric Grenell, the embattled former executive director of the Kennedy Center, allegedly promised Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon access to President Trump while reeling in an alleged $5.6 million donation to the performing arts venue that was never deposited.

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New York Post20 Oct

Ric Grenell, former executive director of the Kennedy Center, allegedly promised Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon access to President Trump in exchange for a $5.6 million donation that was never made. According to text messages first reported by Axios, Grenell claimed he would arrange the donation and provide VIP events with the administration, including meetings with the president. The larger transaction of $17.6…

Ric Grenell offered Alina Habba’s Turkish billionaire husband access to Trump for $6M Kennedy Center donation that vanished, texts allege →2 articles from New York Post on this story

Daily Mail15 Oct

Donald Trump confronted Richard Grenell over allegations of mismanaging a $5.6 million donation to the Kennedy Center during an Oval Office meeting with Alina Habba, his former personal lawyer, on Friday. According to sources familiar with the incident, Trump demanded an immediate investigation into the claims and called Grenell directly for answers. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Grenell stepped down from leading…

Trump's furious phone call over 'missing' $5.6m: Alina Habba accuses MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell of brazen plot to take her billionaire husband's money →

The Independent19 Oct

An alleged “pay-for-influence” scandal has emerged in the White House involving President Donald Trump’s allies, prompting an investigation ordered by Trump himself. According to Axios, Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon was allegedly instructed by Richard Grenell, former leader of the Kennedy Center, to wire approximately $17 million to a Houston company, with some intended for the Kennedy Center and connections…

‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report →

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‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report The Independent

Trump's furious phone call over 'missing' $5.6m: Alina Habba accuses MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell of brazen plot to take her billionaire husband's money Daily Mail

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14 Oct
“Make him give proof to what he is saying, not make these absurd allegations.”
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15 Oct
Her lawyers have documentation, reviewed by Axios, that they say shows Grenell solicited a Kennedy Center donation from Mildon to go to a private company in spring 2025, the outlet reported.
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Where to start Trump's furious phone call over 'missing' $5.6m: Alina Habba accuses MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell of brazen plot to take her billionaire husband's money Daily Mail

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20 Oct Ric Grenell offered Alina Habba’s Turkish billionaire husband access to Trump for $6M Kennedy Center donation that vanished, texts allegeRic Grenell, former executive director of the Kennedy Center, allegedly promised Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon access to President Trump in exchange for a $5.6 million donation that was never made. According to text messages first reported by Axios, Grenell claimed he would arrange the donation and provide VIP events with the administration, including meetings with the president. The larger transaction of $17.6…New York Post
19 Oct ‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: reportAn alleged “pay-for-influence” scandal has emerged in the White House involving President Donald Trump’s allies, prompting an investigation ordered by Trump himself. According to Axios, Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon was allegedly instructed by Richard Grenell, former leader of the Kennedy Center, to wire approximately $17 million to a Houston company, with some intended for the Kennedy Center and connections…The Independent
15 Oct Trump's furious phone call over 'missing' $5.6m: Alina Habba accuses MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell of brazen plot to take her billionaire husband's moneyDonald Trump confronted Richard Grenell over allegations of mismanaging a $5.6 million donation to the Kennedy Center during an Oval Office meeting with Alina Habba, his former personal lawyer, on Friday. According to sources familiar with the incident, Trump demanded an immediate investigation into the claims and called Grenell directly for answers. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Grenell stepped down from leading…Daily Mail
14 Oct White House investigating Alina Habba’s claim that $6 million donation went missing under Ric Grenell’s leadership at Kennedy CenterAlina Habba, former personal attorney for President Trump and top federal prosecutor, claims that Ric Grenell, the former executive director of the Kennedy Center, did not deposit $5.6 million donated by her husband Turhan Mildon to the center as intended. The White House has referred these allegations to its counsel's office for investigation following Habba’s report in the Oval Office on Friday. While some…New York Post

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