# Quote — Craig Unger, House of Trump, House of Putin

> Bayrock’s leadership... billionaire oligarchs from the former Soviet Union.

- Author: [Craig Unger](https://www.leafyquotes.com/craig-unger.md)
- Book: [House of Trump, House of Putin](https://www.leafyquotes.com/craig-unger/house-of-trump-house-of-putin.md)
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