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Few Come to the Defense of Trump Aide Boris Epshteyn, Facing Internal Investigation for Alleged Influence Peddling

The lawyer and senior advisor to the president-elect was a near-constant presence on the campaign trail this year.

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Boris Epshteyn, advisor to President Trump, is under investigation for influence peddling. Michael M. Santiago/Pool Photo via AP
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Few conservatives are publicly rallying to the defense of one of President Trump’s own senior advisors, Boris Epshteyn, who is now facing an internal investigation for his alleged attempts to make money off of the president-elect’s would-be appointees. The report on his alleged conduct is due to be finalized on Friday. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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