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Donation From Pardoned Lobbyist Sparks Fallout | Philadelphia News
A Pennsylvania congressman is facing scrutiny after accepting a $2,600 donation from Adam Kidan, a convicted fraudster linked to the Jack Abramoff scandal — just days before Trump pardoned Kidan. Though Mackenzie’s team insists he never lobbied for the pardon and has returned the funds, the timing and Kidan’s history have sparked outrage, especially since Trump had campaigned in Mackenzie’s district just a week prior. The donation went to Mackenzie’s leadership PAC, designed to support allied candidates — making this one of the most controversial contributions in recent political history…
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