POLITICS● LOW1h ago · Sep 3, 2026, 2:18 AM
China rivalry ‘no excuse’: US Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining deals
South China Morning Post · north america
US Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Donald Trump administration of using the critical minerals contest with China as an excuse for corruption – alleging billions of dollars in deals were enriching the president’s family and friends. “Competition with China is no excuse for abandoning safeguards that prevent taxpayer funds from being misused for private enrichment,” said Linda Sanchez, the Democratic lawmaker from California, at a Ways and Means Committee hearing titled “Strategic...
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