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Several major energy industry executives who backed former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election are now donating to his GOP competitors ahead of the 2024 election. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Robin Bravender breaks down the possible reasons behind this trend and how it may impact Trump’s 2024 election hopes. Plus, two House GOP committee chairs are launching a probe into Ford Motor Company's agreement with a Chinese battery company.  
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Robin Bravender is a reporter for E&E News.
Josh Siegel is a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. 
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. 
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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