The article criticizes the media's portrayal of Donald Trump's legal agreements with prominent law firms as 'pro bono.' Instead, it argues that these arrangements serve the interests of the powerful, particularly Trump himself, rather than providing assistance to marginalized communities. The author emphasizes that true pro bono work is meant for those in need, not for a ruling authority. The piece highlights specific firms involved and raises concerns about legal ethics and the growing monetary value of these engagements.
It is such an obvious sham. Yet the media use that term liberally - without quote marks, mind you - as if it were true.
To call this arrangement "pro bono," in either spirit or practice, is outrageous. You don't have to be a legal scholar to know what pro bono means.
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