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Trump’s FBI shut down bribery probe involving Navatek

Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: In late 2019, Scott Reed, a top fundraiser for Sen. Susan Collins, met with executives from Navatek, a Hawaiian defense contractor, seeking a $500,000 donation despite contractor bans. The CEO later told agents about funneling money to U.S. lawmakers for Pentagon contracts, but the investigation was shut down by Trump’s FBI.
WHO: Trump’s FBI; Navatek CEO; Scott Reed; Sen. Susan Collins; Navatek executives
WHAT: Trump’s FBI shut down an investigation into alleged bribes tied to Pentagon contracts involving Navatek and lawmakers.
WHEN: 2019
WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: The probe was shut down after allegations that money was funneled to U.S. lawmakers in exchange for Pentagon contracts.

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