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Donald Trump’s billionaire administration
Jan 14, 2025
Quinn Slobodian, a Boston University professor and author of "Crack-Up Capitalism," delves into the unprecedented wealth concentrated in Donald Trump’s administration, featuring 13 billionaires. He discusses how the tech elite have aligned with Trump, reshaping political dynamics. Slobodian highlights the impacts of billionaire influence on governance, including their interactions with far-right parties globally. The conversation also touches on the culture of impunity among the rich and the changing relationship between politics and capitalism.
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- The alignment of billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg with right-wing political figures marks a significant shift in wealth and power dynamics.
- The presence of an unprecedented number of billionaires in Trump's cabinet raises serious concerns regarding democracy and governance equity.
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