An analysis revealed that corporations under federal investigations contributed $50 million to President Trump's inaugural committee. This finding implies that companies are leveraging donations to influence the government's enforcement actions. Public Citizen, a watchdog group, noted that 17 corporations had their federal cases dropped or paused after donations were made. Notably, entities like Bank of America and JPMorgan were included among these donors. The report underscores a broader concern regarding corporate influence in politics, particularly the ethical implications of circumventing legal repercussions through financial contributions.
"Corporations facing federal lawsuits and investigations aren't giving millions to Trump's inauguration out of the kindness of their hearts; they are trying to buy good will."
"In some cases, it may even mean receiving pardons in cases in which guilty pleas have already been entered, or retractions of settlements already entered into."
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