Derek Thompson in The Atlantic observes, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Story of the Gilded Age wasnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t wealth. It was corruption.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Furthermore, David Frum clarifies by opining with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Trump PresidencyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s World-Historical Heist.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Frum reviews former presidents in context of TrumpÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s self-enrichment schemes in his second term.
Frum notes flaws of many past presidents. They became involved in scandals because of family members or subordinates. However, no past president before Trump employs office to accrue dynastic wealth. Trump breaks mold with exploitation of presidency. Vying for political influence, Middle Eastern governments inundate Trump family with cash.
President Donald J. Trump perfects ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Art of the StealÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ on grandiose scale. Silence of Congress endorses Trump First policies consistently at odds with U.S. Constitution. Trump makes ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œrobber baronsÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ of first Gilded Age look like pikers.
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