A country that constantly claimed to be broke and always begged for aid.
Five million dollars was not a small sum, it was more than what Hardy had invested in Jonson. They were willing to spend so much to ensure Dewey would support them if he won, that was quite an investment.
As for where the money came from?
It was American aid money, part of which they had embezzled.
At these maneuvers, Hardy was genuinely speechless, as this case has truly lived up to the saying: Take from America, use in America.
Next, Hardy considered how to make use of this matter.
Should the media report it?
Doing so could indeed hurt Dewey, as the law explicitly prohibits accepting funds from other countries. Exposing such a thing would have consequences far beyond just being disqualified from running.
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