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How anti - bribery laws apply to Trump promise of $5 , 000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress | National
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from purdueexponent.org · United States · North America
This article examines the applicability of anti-bribery laws to a promise made by Trump regarding payments if Republicans maintain control of Congress. It explores the legal ramifications of such political pledges.
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