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American Kleptocracy
How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Offshore Finance System
Book • 2021
American Kleptocracy examines how the United States transformed into a global center for illicit finance.
The book details how states like Delaware and Nevada perfected the art of anonymous shell companies, and how post-9/11 reforms led to a surge in illicit finance.
It also explores how African despots, post-Soviet oligarchs, and other corrupt entities have dominated American industries and infiltrated universities, think tanks, and cultural centers.
Michel argues that this system poses a significant threat to democracy and highlights efforts to restore America's anti-corruption leadership.
The book details how states like Delaware and Nevada perfected the art of anonymous shell companies, and how post-9/11 reforms led to a surge in illicit finance.
It also explores how African despots, post-Soviet oligarchs, and other corrupt entities have dominated American industries and infiltrated universities, think tanks, and cultural centers.
Michel argues that this system poses a significant threat to democracy and highlights efforts to restore America's anti-corruption leadership.
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when discussing books about money laundering.


Anne Applebaum

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Kleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum
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as an expert on kleptocracy, highlighting their insights into the Trump family's business dealings.


Greg Sargent

Eric Trump Drops Unnerving Hint About Dad’s Coming 2025 Corruption
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as the author of the book.

Jonathan Fink

633. Casey Michel - Trump Backs a Loser - Siding in UN with Putin, Illegality, Kleptocracy and Oligarchy.
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's first book, focusing on American kleptocracy, offshore finance, and dark money.


Greg Sargent

Casey Michel

The Daily Blast: Trump Humiliates Nikki Haley in Epic New Rant—but Also Sends a Warning
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as the author of books on kleptocracy and lobbying.


Greg Sargent

Trump Humiliates Nikki Haley in Epic New Rant—but Also Sends a Warning
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as an expert on kleptocracy, highlighting their insights into the Trump family's business dealings.


Greg Sargent

The Daily Blast: Eric Trump Drops Unnerving Hint About Dad’s Coming 2025 Corruption
Mentioned by Casey Michelle to expose large-scale tax evasion in the United States.

What are the world’s biggest kleptocracies?
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to understand grand corruption in the United States.


Anne Applebaum

Trump Kicks Down the Guardrails
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as a book exposing large-scale tax evasion in the United States.

Joseph Chance

What are the world’s biggest kleptocracies?