Trump repeats rightwing claim that USAid subscriptions to Politico were ‘payoffs’
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By The Guardian
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Trump repeats rightwing claim that USAid subscriptions to Politico were ‘payoffs’
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As Elon Musk dismantles the agency, Trump claims subscription fees to the outlet could be ‘biggest scandal of them all’