"It is impossible to know how often Mr. Trump makes official decisions, in part or entirely, because he wants to be richer. And that is precisely the problem. A culture of corruption is pernicious because it is not just a deviation from government in the public interest; it is also the destruction of the state's democratic legitimacy, argued its editorial board."
"We know this number to be an underestimate because some of his profits remain hidden from public view. And they continue to grow. After tallying up his various revenue streams which include licensing fees, lawsuit settlements, cryptocurrency ventures, and a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump the Gray Lady deemed the $1.4 billion figure a minimum rather than a full accounting."
Donald Trump has used the office of the presidency to accumulate at least $1.4 billion in personal profits. Some of those profits remain hidden from public view, so the figure is an underestimate and continues to grow. Revenue streams include licensing fees, lawsuit settlements, cryptocurrency ventures, and a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump. It is impossible to determine how often official decisions are motivated partly or entirely by a desire to increase personal wealth. A culture of corruption erodes democratic legitimacy, undermines public faith that representatives act for the public interest, and teaches citizens that laws favor the highest bidder.
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