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Exclusive Government-Business Club
- Executive Branch is an exclusive club supported by Donald Trump Jr. and Omid Malik, requiring over half a million dollars to join.
- It facilitates private discussions between top business executives and Trump advisors or cabinet members, showing a modern fusion of business and government.
Wealth and Government Influence
- The Trump era reflects a tradition where wealthy industrialists influence government to serve their business interests.
- This echoes the 19th-century robber barons who flooded campaigns with money to pass favorable laws.
Record-Breaking Inaugural Fundraising
- Trump's inaugural committees raised a record $346 million, dwarfing all others since 1973.
- There is no accountability for how leftover funds are spent, raising transparency concerns.