CNN commentator Scott Jennings paused five seconds when The Fifth Column host Michael Moynihan asked whether Donald Trump and his administration had a corruption problem. Jennings called it “very generic” and said he expected everyone involved to follow the law and ethics rules.
Moynihan backed his question with several examples: Trump’s decision to pardon a cryptocurrency figure involved in money laundering; reports that the Trump family benefited financially from digital assets as the administration eased industry regulations; and reports alleging an oligarch with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin helped cover Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding expenses.
The exchange returned to Jennings’ earlier scrutiny of Hunter Biden. Jennings said the subject was outside the issues he usually handles. The article also notes speculation that he could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary; Susie Wiles has reportedly backed him, but Trump had not chosen a permanent replacement.
