The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way
ProPublica reports allegations that Navatek’s donations were tied to contracts Collins helped secure; her office denies pay-to-play.
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ProPublica reports that FBI agents pursued a broader corruption investigation after Navatek CEO Martin Kao described alleged payments-for-contracts involving Sen. Susan Collins. The agents’ effort stalled after Trump’s administration purged investigators; Collins denies wrongdoing, and no one working for her was charged.
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