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Trump Campaign Receives $45 Million from Tufton Street Donors, Including British American Tobacco and Sanctioned Ukrainian Billionaire

Nov 4, 2024, 11:10 AM

Donald Trump's campaign has received $45 million from a network of donors associated with UK think tanks, particularly those linked to Tufton Street. This funding has raised concerns about a transatlantic 'web of dark money' influencing American politics. The report highlights that some of these donors include British American Tobacco and a sanctioned Ukrainian billionaire, indicating a complex financial relationship between U.S. Republican campaigns and overseas contributors. The analysis suggests that a small number of wealthy individuals are significantly impacting both U.S. political campaigns, with implications for transparency and accountability in campaign financing.