An unleashed President Trump would return the lobbying industry to the smoke-filled rooms of the 1930s, with gatekeepers like Manafort dictating U.S. policy, benefitting corporations and foreign governments.
Trump embodies the Manafort model: granting access at the highest levels to lobbyists like Manafort, potentially sidelining political professionals and civil servants in decision-making.
A second Trump term may see yes-men and lackeys gaining more influence, moving U.S. policy negotiations back to bygone eras of steak dinners and golf, sidelining transparency and democratic processes.
History shows the potential repercussions of powerful lobbyists, like Tommy Corcoran, influencing vital government decisions for their clients, showcasing the impact and cost of such unchecked power.
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