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Treasury quietly gave Trump ballroom donor a pass to deal with sanctioned Russian bank
What happened
The US Treasury Department secretly cleared the way for a Russian-American businessman to complete a deal with a bank sanctioned over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The businessman, a donor to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, was given the exemption. The exemption allowed the businessman to engage with the sanctioned bank.
Why it matters
The action by the Treasury Department has raised questions about the handling of sanctions and potential conflicts of interest. The exemption has implications for the effectiveness of US sanctions policy. The matter is under investigation.
Key facts
- Russian-American businessman given special permission by Treasury Department
- Sanctioned bank involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- Businessman donated to Trump's White House ballroom project
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