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How anti - bribery laws apply to Trump promise of $5 , 000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress | National
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The article examines the applicability of anti-bribery laws to a promise made by Donald Trump concerning payments if Republicans retain control of Congress. This raises questions about campaign finance and legal boundaries in politics.
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