Recent revelations indicate that a group of advisers closely associated with former President Donald Trump received payments exceeding $1.6 million from political entities aligned with Albania’s main opposition party. These financial connections have sparked intense debate among experts about potential foreign influence in U.S. political circles. Critics argue that such transactions could affect the impartiality of policy advice and strategy formulation, especially given the delicate geopolitical interests in the Balkan region.

Transparency around these payments remains limited, with some advisers disclosing only partial details, prompting calls for stricter oversight. The flow of funds reportedly covered consulting, strategic assistance, and public relations efforts aimed at strengthening the opposition’s profile both domestically and…