Grenell text alleges pay-for-access to Trump; White House counsel probes

Axios reports a text message from Trump adviser Ric Grenell allegedly offering a Turkish billionaire access to POTUS and VIP events in exchange for a donation, which the White House counsel is investigating. Grenell denies the text and calls the claims lies. The allegation, if corroborated, would mark a significant ethics scandal within the administration, though the source is a single reviewed message and the denial is categorical.