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When Trump returned to the White House in 2025, he fired the investigators in the anti-corruption group of the FBI who were investigating Sen. Susan Collins for engaging in a pay-to-play scheme,
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In 2025, after returning to the White House, Donald Trump fired FBI investigators from the anti-corruption group who were investigating Senator Susan Collins for an alleged pay-to-play scheme.
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- Heather Cox Richardson
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{ "date": "2025", "event": "Firing of investigators", "person": [ "Donald Trump", "Susan Collins" ], "allegation": "pay-to-play scheme", "organization": "FBI" } - Subject Tags
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- September 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM (2 weeks ago)
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https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/pay-to-play
This article details various instances of alleged 'pay-to-play' schemes and misuse of tax dollars within the government, including investigations into corruption, funding diversions, and questionable spending. It highlights concerns about the relationship between MAGA Republicans and the misuse of public funds.
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