The Rachel Maddow Show 'Don't feed the pig': For all of his unpopularity, corruption may bring Trump's downfall
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Dec 23, 2025 
Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter known for her groundbreaking work on the Jeffrey Epstein case, discusses the backlash from survivors over unsealed documents that prioritize the privacy of powerful people over their identities. U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin highlights the dangers of media control, pointing to recent ownership changes at CBS News that may risk accountability and promote propaganda. Together, they argue corruption in Trump’s administration could be his undoing, while exploring broader implications for democracy and media integrity.
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Corruption Toppled A Government In Bulgaria
- Widespread nonviolent protests in Bulgaria forced a prime minister and government to resign over corruption.
- Protesters used the symbol of a pink pig and the slogan "don't feed the pig" to focus public anger on self-dealing.
Corruption As A Political Weakness
- Rachel Maddow links growing US outrage to corruption as a central political vulnerability for Trump.
- She argues corruption and self-dealing may matter more politically than policy disputes.
Media Ownership Threatens Editorial Independence
- New owners installed a conservative editor at CBS who spiked a 60 Minutes story, raising fears of political interference.
- Jamie Raskin and others warn this is a step toward state-controlled corporate TV shaped to please Trump.