A former Trump administration official, Jeff Gunter, lost a Nevada U.S. Senate primary race to Sam Brown, who was backed by Trump after a significant PAC donation. Despite allegations of Trump accepting a “big check” in exchange for the endorsement, Brown won with 59.6% of the vote, compared to Gunter’s 15.1%. Gunter suspects foul play and claims Trump initially agreed not to endorse anyone but changed his mind after receiving the donation.
While Gunter’s accusations lack concrete evidence, they highlight past instances of alleged pay-to-play schemes involving Trump. These include receiving financial benefits from potential witnesses in criminal cases and interactions with various companies and foreign governments at his properties. Although unproven, these actions may raise questions about the integrity of the Trump campaign’s endorsement practices.