Intellectualist Video: GOP Elites Are Swimming In Russian Money

JakeThomas

Prominent Republicans have received millions in campaign contributions from a Putin-friendly Ukrainian-born billionaire.

The likes of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have received millions in campaign contributions from Ukrainian-born billionaire Leonard Blavatnik — a man with dual U.K.-U.S. citizenship and close ties to some of Vladimir Putin's favorite Russian oligarchs.

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DemosthenesAndLocke

Feb 21, 2020

Can we get some sources please?

Joecus

Feb 21, 2020

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