Richard Painter

American lawyer

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There is a conflict of interest. I’m not saying he’s doing anything illegal, but this really gives the appearance of corruption,
  • Richard Painter, the top ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, told CNN on Thursday
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You watch all three ads; they’re sheer propaganda,
There’s nothing in here about a particular policy that’s at all focused,
Whenever there’s a war, there’s an enormous amount of money to be made. People say there are those who die in a war, and those who become millionaires, or maybe in this case billionaires,
This could be an impeachable offense. [The president] has no right to use taxpayer money for campaign ads. “Congress has expressly prohibited government sponsored political propaganda, which is dangerous for democracy.”
You watch all three ads, they're sheer propaganda,

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White House airs another government-funded ad, this time with Trump warning of 'final battle'

CNNcnn.com/2026/09…

Television advertisements with a pro-Trump message — and paid for by the U.S. government — are expanding their reach ahead of November's midterm elections, prompting bipartisan scrutiny over whether the campaign complies with federal restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity and propaganda

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Trump AG Todd Blanche sparks concerns about boundaries with frequent appearances at political events

The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…

Attorney General Todd Blanche has repeatedly participated in campaign events and spoken in partisan terms about the coming midterm elections since his confirmation last month, despite criticism that he violated a longstanding Justice Department principle of steering clear of electoral politics

The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…

Trump faces growing scrutiny over ‘profoundly concerning’ cash gifts for aides including Natalie Harp

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MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace on Wednesday sought to put into perspective just how wild Donald Trump’s $45,000 cash gift to his devoted aide Natalie Harp — and similar gifts to other staffers — was by comparing it with what she received from former President George W. Bush for her wedding

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