Airbnb founder's secret Trump administration project exposed by website disclaimer
By
Sarah K. Burris
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
A small disclaimer on the TrumpRx website reveals a secret project run by Airbnb founder Brian Chesky under President Donald Trump's office, with no reporting, oversight, transparency, or accountability. The disclaimer credits Chesky's team for building the site, exposing what appears to be an unofficial, unaccountable initiative operating within the federal government's domain. The article raises concerns about the lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest in this arrangement.
Key quotes
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A small disclaimer on a website just exposed a secret project with no reporting, oversight, transparency or accountability under the thumb of President Donald Trump's office.
This is a project with no reporting, oversight, transparency or accountability under the thumb of President Donald Trump's office.
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