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Lawmakers seek details on $620 million Pentagon loan to firm linked to Trump Jr.

A group of Democratic members of Congress sent a letter requesting information about a Pentagon loan to a company connected to Donald Trump Jr. The lawmakers cited recent reporting by ProPublica on the transaction.

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The letter referenced reporting by ProPublica that examined the loan terms and the company’s ownership ties.

Congressional request The lawmakers stated that the reporting “reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence.” They asked the Pentagon to provide documents and explanations regarding the loan approval process. The letter did not name specific officials or detail further actions planned by the group.

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