The personnel drama spotlights the unusual and often-disorganized cast of characters around Trump who contributed to the chaos of his first term, some of whom are part of the transition to the second as he looks to build out his administration before he takes office.
Greitens signed a declaration last week recounting a Nov. 7 conversation with Epshteyn that alleged that his 'overall tone and behavior gave me the impression of an implicit expectation to engage in business dealings with him before he would advocate for or suggest my appointment to the President.'
Epshteyn isn't accused of doing anything illegal - securing fees for access to senior government officials is the bread and butter of Washington's lobbying establishment - but the investigation appeared designed to weaken or eliminate his prominent position within Trump's orbit.
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