In a conversation with Missouri's former Republican governor Eric Greitens, the adviser Boris Epshteyn is said to have hinted that Greitens should do business with him to increase his chances of being proposed for a position in the new administration, claims the governor himself. Epshteyn denies the whole thing.
During the weeks that have passed since Trump's victory in the US presidential election, Boris Epshteyn has been a central figure in the discussions surrounding the appointment of ministerial posts. He is said to have played a crucial role in the nomination of the controversial congressman Matt Gaetz, who was later withdrawn.
Trump's lawyers have looked closer at the allegations against Epshteyn, which CNN has reported on. The internal investigation, which according to sources included recommendations to keep the adviser away from Trump and stop paying him, appears to have been left without action, according to the TV channel.
