Former Trump adviser and chairman of his inaugural committee arrested: According to the
Washington Post, businessman Thomas J. Barrack was arrested today in California on federal charges of violation of foreign lobbying laws, obstruction of justice, and making false statements. Barrack, along with two others, have been accused of acting and conspiring to act as agents of the United Arab Emirates between April 2016 and April 2018. Officials claim that Barrack used his relationship with Trump to lobby for the UAE without properly alerting the government of his position. A spokesman for Barrack says he will plead not guilty. Sponsored Celebrate Intiman’s move to Capitol Hill and the return of the live arts after COVID with three joyous productions!