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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Trump staffers are using the rat emoji to describe Mark Meadows amid testimony rumours

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Donald Trump’s close allies and aides have started using the rat emoji in text message discussions about his former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, a report says.

The phrase – which can be used to describe an informer – became popular in the former president’s inner circle after Mr Meadows’s lawyer was vague about whether he is cooperating with special counsel Jack Smith, reports Rolling Stone.

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