During the 2016 election, he said what everyone knew but no politicians would acknowledge: That wealthy donors bought access and fealty with their contributions.
Trump's response stunned several oil executives: 'You all are wealthy enough... raise $1 billion to return me to the White House,' in exchange for rolling back regulations.
David A. Graham points out that what Trump offered is legal yet corrupt, making the corruption explicit without room for misinterpretation, aiding public comprehension.
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