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"textContent": "The day after Todd Blanche claimed to be helpless in the face of Trump's apparent $2 billion quid pro quo with Changpeng Zhao, Trump gave his defense attorney a promotion.\n\nThe post Todd Blanche Excused Bribery … and Then Trump Gave Him a Promotion appeared first on emptywheel.",
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