Posted on 01/18/2018 8:36:35 AM PST by servo1969
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is investigating whether a top Russian banker with ties to the Kremlin illegally funneled money to the National Rifle Association to help Donald Trump win the presidency, two sources familiar with the matter have told McClatchy.
FBI counterintelligence investigators have focused on the activities of Alexander Torshin, the deputy governor of Russia’s central bank who is known for his close relationships with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and the NRA, the sources said.
It is illegal to use foreign money to influence federal elections.
It’s unclear how long the Torshin inquiry has been ongoing, but the news comes as Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s sweeping investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, including whether the Kremlin colluded with Trump’s campaign, has been heating up.
All of the sources spoke on condition of anonymity because Mueller’s investigation is confidential and mostly involves classified information.
A spokesman for Mueller’s office declined comment.
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But did you know that Russia once distilled an AK-47 vodka? It had Mr. Kalashnikov’s approval!
What would be the difference between Russian money (”suggested” but no evidence and not proven) and Soros money (”actual” and well documented)?
What would be the difference between Russian money (”suggested” but no evidence and not proven) and Soros money (”actual” and well documented)?
How about the donations to the Clintoon Crime Foundation?????
We all know where a lot of Russian money went,hundreds of millions,FBI pay attention The Clinton Foundation,got it?
Look it up
That was always my thinking as well. It has always defied logic to think that Putin would rather have President Trump in charge rather than an incompetent imbicile like Hillary.
We could give you a pass on China, Vietnam, and Pakistan. But, California?
(J/k. We fled SoCal in 2015).
And the Saudi prince gave $45M to the Clinton Foundation to get Hillary elected.
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