Why was he contributing to Clinton?A lobbyist known for his ties to the inner circle of President Donald Trump has been indicted on campaign finance charges for allegedly using straw donors to conceal [$3.5 million] contributions to Trump’s 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, the Justice Department revealed on Tuesday.
The lobbyist, George Nader, a Lebanese-American businessman, has acted as an informal conduit between Trump’s top advisers and various Middle Eastern interests. He also served as a witness in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into election interference.
Politico
Everyone connected to Trump seems to have some money laundering claims in their portfolio.Nader embarked on the scheme in a bid to gain influence in Clinton’s circle while reporting to a foreign official, according to the Justice Department.
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Last year, an Associated Press investigation found that Allied Wallet [a firm run by a co-conspirator of Nader's] engaged in a host of dubious business practices and possibly ran afoul of money laundering laws. A firm spokesman denied those charges to The AP.
And that, too.In July, Nader pleaded not guilty to unrelated charges of importing child pornography and traveling with a minor to engage in sexual activity. Nader pleaded guilty to other federal child pornography charges in 1991.
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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