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Rpt: President Trump Inaugural Committee Under Investigation By The Feds In a revealing segment from MSNBC's "The Last Word" with Lawrence O'Donnell, the spotlight is on the federal investigation into Donald Trump's inaugural committee, sparked by allegations of fund mismanagement. The Wall Street Journal reports that the inquiry delves into whether committee funds, amounting to over $107 million, were improperly used, potentially involving top donors seeking access to the Trump administration in return for financial contributions. The investigation first came to light during the raids on the office and residence of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer. Conversations extracted from these raids have raised concerns about how funds were allocated for inaugural events. Former advisors to Melania Trump, like Stephanie Winston, expressed worries about expenditures, which has led investigators to scrutinize the committee's financial activities. Rick Gates, formerly the deputy campaign manager, is also in focus, reportedly cooperating with federal prosecutors. The implications of these investigations are profound, as they weave through multiple threads of Trump's inner circle, ranging from campaign finance violations to potential charges of conspiracy among campaign officials. Amidst these developments, the report ties Trump directly to discussions about hush money payments during the 2016 campaign—a claim he has repeatedly denied, suggesting he was uninformed about related actions taken by Cohen. However, newly surfaced evidence indicates Trump’s involvement in discussions implicating him in the administration’s financial dealings. This troubling picture for the former president grows murkier with each new piece of evidence, illustrating the precarious legal landscape he faces. The potential for impeachment looms as insiders report Trump's increasing anxiety about ongoing investigations.
