Politics
Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House
Axios·October 19, 2026·1 min read
A text message reviewed by Axios shows top Trump adviser Ric Grenell allegedly offered a Turkish billionaire access to 'POTUS' and VIP events in exchange for money, according to a May 2025 text. Grenell denies sending it. The White House counsel is investigating whether he misappropriated a potential Kennedy Center donation.
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