Trump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the west
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Tom Burgis
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The GuardianTrump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the westtheguardian.comWith voters embracing leaders who brazenly monetise public office, experts say an ethical code is breaking down Donald Trump came to office in 2017 after decades of bankruptcies and business failures. Yes, he was rich, but his latest financial disclosure, published this week, suggests he will depart billions richer. In the first year of his second term, he made more than $2bn from Trump hotels, Trump golf courses, Trump cryptocurrency, Trump watches, Trump cologne, Trump Bibles and more. Continue reading...
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