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Indictments resulting from oil executives' campaign contribution investigation by 2024
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Donald Trump•San Francisco•Harold Hamm•Trump•Senate Democrats•Sheldon Whitehouse•Ron Wyden•Democrats•Frank Pallone•Big Oil
Resolution / Starting Odds
No indictments • 33%
Indictments of lower-level executives • 34%
Indictments of high-profile figures • 33%
Judicial filings or announcements from the Department of Justice
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Senate Democrats Investigate Trump's $1 Billion Quid Pro Quo Request from Oil Executives
May 23, 2024, 04:42 PM
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly asked oil industry executives for $1 billion in campaign contributions in exchange for dismantling federal climate regulations. This request has led to several high-profile fundraising events, including a $500,000-per-couple event in San Francisco on June 6. Campaign finance disclosures reveal that oil industry titan Harold Hamm pumped $1 million into Trump's campaign right after the Mar-a-Lago event where Trump made this request. In response, Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into these alleged quid pro quo arrangements, with key figures such as Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden leading the charge. The investigation aims to uncover whether Trump promised to roll back environmental safeguards in return for financial support from the oil industry. Additionally, Democrats are probing potential collusion among oil companies to manipulate gas prices for profit, with Rep. Frank Pallone spearheading this effort. The Senate Budget and Finance Committees are also involved in examining these claims. The investigation has sparked calls for accountability and transparency regarding the influence of Big Oil on political campaigns and climate policy.
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Charges filed • 33%
Settlement reached • 33%
Case dismissed • 34%
No action taken • 33%
Fines imposed • 33%
Criminal charges filed • 34%
Deny any wrongdoing • 25%
Admit partial wrongdoing • 25%
Settle without admission of wrongdoing • 25%
No response • 25%
$1 billion or more • 25%
$750 million to $999 million • 25%
$500 million to $749 million • 25%
Less than $500 million • 25%
No actionable evidence found • 33%
Evidence of minor violations found • 33%
Evidence of significant collusion found • 34%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Deny allegations • 33%
Admit to some wrongdoing • 33%
Remain silent • 34%
Deny involvement • 33%
Admit minor involvement • 33%
Admit significant involvement • 34%
No evidence found • 33%
Evidence of price fixing found • 33%
Inconclusive results • 34%