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Chuck Dickens's avatar

He’s now on the board for the Kennedy Center (that lug heads want to rename the Melania center) too.

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Patricia Reed's avatar

It makes no sense to name anything after Melania who, as FLOTUS, has done absolutely nothing and has been mostly invisible. But, when did anything Felon47 does make sense to the rest of us?

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Pamela's avatar

Thanks for this - another one to add to the mix - the money and victims.

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Pamela's avatar

Just for clarification, as I read my comment, I meant thank you for reporting this. I love learning new and important information. When I read it again, to me, it sounded sarcastic, not meant to be. I enjoy reading your articles.

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Patrick Daniels aka Cromulent1's avatar

I’ve connected him to the Trump, Maxwell, Epstein coterie for years. I’m damn glad that someone else has tied a bow on Paulo’s presence. Exceptionally crafted piece, thanks for sharing!!

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Patricia Reed's avatar

The posts on here are always exceptionally well written. It's why I'm a paid subscriber - worth every penny.

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Mary E's avatar

Patricia R, I, too, subscribe and feel CLOSER TO THE EDGE is always a great read.

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Barbara Owens's avatar

What do you suppose he makes as salary? Should be public knowledge, right? And what is his job description? Qualifications?

The corruption in politics, especially this regime, is literally beyond anything even Hollywood imagined.

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Patrick Daniels aka Cromulent1's avatar

He was an Ambassador in Trumps first term. They’re paid approximately $35-125K yearly Barbara… depending on risk and location.

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Barbara Owens's avatar

Thank you for the information. I'd read he was a diplomat in trump's first term, which, IMHO, does not qualify him for much of anything.

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Susan Gallegos's avatar

Wow!

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Eddie's avatar

Always near the scene of illicit crimes yet always at a discrete enough distance to escape notice. A true SOB.

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Cindy Wiggins's avatar

The photo of Trump and Zampolli looks photoshopped or AI. Trump's teeth look phony. Do you know if it is?

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Matthew's avatar

Another name to add to the toxic mix.

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Yvonne McCarthy's avatar

Excellent & informative piece.

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Mike A's avatar

Excellent reporting. I hope they all are held to account in the very near future.

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Kimberlyanne's avatar

Incredible reporting!

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Nancy wachtman's avatar

Y'all need to read this.

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Jacqueline Powell's avatar

I wonder if he is still managing money or money transfers.

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