POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing
August 13, 2018
Aug 13, 2018
Keith Ellison, a prominent figure in the attorney general race, addresses serious abuse allegations against him, denying any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Omarosa Manigault Newman discusses the repercussions of her shocking White House recordings. The conversation also touches on the Paul Manafort trial, Donald Trump Jr.'s growing campaign role, and the scrutiny of Google’s tracking practices by Congress.
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- Keith Ellison strongly refutes abuse allegations against him, defending his character and emphasizing the absence of evidence supporting such claims.
- Omarosa Manigault Newman's secret recordings in the White House raise serious national security concerns about breaches of trust and integrity.
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Keith Ellison Denies Abuse Allegations
Keith Ellison publicly denies recent abuse allegations made against him, asserting that he has never engaged in such behavior. He emphasized that the claims are false and stated that there is no evidence, including any video, to support the allegations. Amid the controversy, he remains a key contender for the Minnesota attorney general nomination, competing against four fellow Democrats while serving as deputy chair of the DNC. The situation has further escalated as Karen Monaghan supports her son's claims on social media, despite a lack of court records validating the incidents.
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