The Lincoln Project The Worst First 100 Days
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May 2, 2025 The hosts dive into the chaos surrounding Trump's first 100 days in office, spotlighting corruption and the dark implications of his leadership decisions. They dissect foreign policy failures that risk American interests and strain international ties. The discussion highlights the troubling impact of his trade policies on the economy and warns of potential fallout for his supporters. Ultimately, they call for a transformative political approach, urging a connection to the real experiences of Americans to combat harmful leadership.
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Unprecedented Corruption in 100 Days
- Donald Trump's first 100 days showed unprecedented corruption and chaos in US history.
- His actions have set the country on a path of destruction unlike any prior presidency.
Family Corruption and Bitcoin Fraud
- Don Jr. created a service charging half a million dollars for access to Trump, reflecting deep corruption.
- Trump’s involvement in Bitcoin pump-and-dump fraud highlights normalized corruption ignored by media.
Scale of Trump Corruption
- Historical political corruption scandals pale compared to the scale of Trump's administration corruption.
- Estimated corruption under Trump could total $400 to $500 billion in just the first 100 days.