"We are so incredibly deep into the Trump-corruption tar pits, we barely notice that this is an administration that uses self-dealing as brick and mortar to build yet more corruption."
"The recent example of Hungary's ousting of authoritarian President Viktor Orbán demonstrates that there is the potential to come back from this."
"Eisen served as the U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2011 to 2014 and has been leading national court fights against the Trump administration."
"People don't want to hear about Locke and the foundational principles of democracy, but they do want to know how to fix the system."
Jared Kushner profits from business deals with countries he negotiates with as a Trump administration envoy. Donald Trump's settlements with the IRS and his use of pardon power also benefit him personally. The administration's self-dealing contributes to widespread corruption. However, examples like Hungary's political changes show that anti-corruption messaging can resonate with voters. Norm Eisen discusses strategies for restoring democracy in the U.S. if Republicans lose the next election, emphasizing the importance of addressing democratic principles.
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