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FT News Briefing

Donald Trump guilty on all counts

May 31, 2024
10:56
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Former US President Donald Trump found guilty of conspiring to buy porn actor's silence; Saudi Arabia selling $12bn Aramco shares. European oil majors face challenges in M&A amid energy transition. Podcast discusses Trump's conviction fallout and oil industry trends.
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  • Donald Trump convicted of 'catch and kill' scheme to silence a porn star pre-2016 election.
  • Saudi Arabia selling $12bn Aramco shares for economic diversification while European oil majors lag in M&A activities.

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Donald Trump Found Guilty in New York

Donald Trump has been convicted of conspiring to buy the silence of a porn star before the 2016 election. Trump orchestrated a 'catch and kill' scheme with his lawyer to suppress the story. Despite previous doubts about the case, Trump was found guilty on 34 counts, marking a significant moment as a former US president faces a criminal conviction.

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