Election victories often bring out the best and worst in people. This was certainly true for Boris Epshteyn, a top adviser to Donald Trump. Just a few weeks after Trump's win, rumors started flying about Epshteyn. Someone accused him of asking potential government appointees for monthly fees. This isn't some minor issue. We're talking about big money here – tens of thousands of dollars.

David Warrington, the campaign's lawyer, looked into these claims. He found that Epshteyn had indeed asked Scott Bessent, who could become the next Treasury secretary, for a hefty monthly fee. The meeting happened right after Bessent met Trump. Coincidence? Maybe not.

Epshteyn asked Bessent to invest in a basketball league too. Bessent declined but thought Epshteyn might give him better access if he had agreed. This wasn't just about money; it was about influence and access.

The review recommended Epshteyn should lose his job and access to Trump. But guess what? Epshteyn was still part of Trump's inner circle by Monday evening. Why? Because Trump had just won a big legal victory, and he credited Epshteyn for it.

Epshteyn's allies said the review was a political attack. They claimed it was because Epshteyn pushed for certain people to get important jobs. Epshteyn denied all the allegations.

Some Trump advisers think Epshteyn's influence has weakened. Others think he's stronger. Trump doesn't like when people gang up on him, and Epshteyn might be seen as someone sticking up for him.

Even big names like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson have wondered why Trump trusts Epshteyn so much. The reason? Epshteyn helped Trump stay out of legal trouble during the campaign. Trump trusted Epshteyn's advice, even when others didn't.

Boris Epshteyn's Drama: A Peek Inside Trump's Inner Circle

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