In 2005, an investigation by the United States Senate Indian Affairs Committee into fundraising irregularities by lobbyist Jack Abramoff revealed that Abramoff had offered to arrange a meeting between U.S. President George W. Bush and Bongo for the sum of US$9,000,000.
Pada 2005, penyelidikan Komisi Urusan Indian Senat AS ke dalam ketidaktentuan penggalangan dana oleh pelobi Jack Abramoff mengungkapkan bahwa Abramoff telah menawari Bongo menyusun pertemuan dengan Presiden AS George W. Bush buat barter 9 juta dolar.