trumpian treasure trove

Definition

A cache of incriminating documents or communications that exposes questionable governmental dealings, typically involving quid pro quo arrangements. Named after the infamous Ukraine scandal texts, it's what happens when "delete all" wasn't in someone's vocabulary.

Example Usage

The leaked emails turned out to be a trumpian treasure trove revealing the entire kickback scheme.

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