THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Eric Trump Drops Unnerving Hint About Dad’s Coming 2025 Corruption
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Dec 12, 2024 In a compelling conversation, journalist Casey Michel, an expert on American kleptocracy, dissects Eric Trump's recent comments about his father's crypto ambitions and the implications for ethics in politics. They dive into the alarming potential for corruption during a second Trump term, detailing the threats of foreign influence and self-dealing. Michel emphasizes the risks of democracy evolving into an oligarchy and highlights historical parallels to stress the need for transparency and reforms, igniting hope amid political turmoil.
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Eric Trump's Crypto Promotion and Ethics Involvement
- Eric Trump promotes crypto, in which the Trump family invests.
- He negotiates Trump's ethics policy, raising corruption concerns.
Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance
- Eric Trump declared his father will be "the most pro-crypto president".
- This raises concerns about Trump governing in his family's financial interests.
Trump Organization's Foreign Dealings
- The Trump Organization will avoid direct foreign government deals, but maintain other foreign business dealings.
- This raises ethical concerns due to potential foreign influence.
