White House adviser defends President Trump’s crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump's crypto ties as a political weapon.

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White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

White House adviser defends President Trump’s crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

President Donald Trump’s crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump’s crypto ties as a political weapon.

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