Trump Nominee Withdraws Amid Scrutiny of Russia Ties

Thursday, October 30, 2025

President Trump's nominee for a top post at the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank withdrew his nomination this week amid scrutiny over his ties to Russia.

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The Trump administration's nominee for a top federal position has withdrawn his candidacy amid scrutiny of his role at a business co-owned by one of Russia's richest oligarchs, and his relations by marriage to a Russian family with ties to the Kremlin.

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-- The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) Oct 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-10-30 01:33 PM | Reply

Trump nominee. 'Nuff said.

#2 | Posted by Twinpac at 2025-10-30 11:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"I'm going to surround myself only with the best and most serious people. We want top of the line professionals."
Donald J. Trump

Only by using himself - a thirty-four times convicted felon, Epstein Files freak-outer, many times bankrupt lying senescent - as the benchmark of best and most serious." i

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-10-31 05:56 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

The surprising thing is that this particular opportunity for Republican Party corruption in alliance with the Russian super wealth was stopped. Who on earth this guy was a good candidate for that post?

#4 | Posted by Hughmass at 2025-10-31 08:10 AM | Reply

The administration will find this spy a job that doesn't require congressional approval. He will start Monday...

#5 | Posted by catdog at 2025-10-31 08:15 AM | Reply

Pedo47 is a wholly owned subsidiary of the FSB.

#6 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-10-31 12:01 PM | Reply