Always keep in mind that one million times zero equals zero.
- Manlobbi
Halls of Shrewd'm / US Policy
No. of Recommendations: 9
...can you Trumpers tolerate? Apparently a lot.
Trump Turns White House Lawn Into Tesla Showroom, Promotes Musk’s Struggling Company
What Happened: Trump showcased Tesla vehicles on the White House lawn, personally endorsing Musk’s struggling car company and announcing plans to buy a Tesla. A White House official live-streamed the spectacle on Musk’s platform, X, highlighting major ethical violations— potentially illegal.
Why It Matters: Musk spent $280 million to help elect Trump and buy the White House, and now the White House is being used as a Tesla showroom. The blatant cronyism underscores how billionaires are shaping Trump’s agenda while everyday Americans suffer job cuts and financial turmoil.
Source: NBC News
No. of Recommendations: 6
Oligarchs of the world unite!
Musk to Funnel $100M Into Trump’s Political Operation
What Happened: Musk plans to donate $100 million to Trump-controlled political groups, signaling deeper financial and political alignment. The funds may go to entities like Make America Great Again Inc. or Securing American Greatness, fueling Trump’s influence.
Why It Matters: This cements Musk’s role as Trump’s top financial backer while he wields unchecked government power. This is a blatant blurring of lines between business, government, and campaign finance.
Source: The New York Times
No. of Recommendations: 3
Trump will protect the white collar criminals.
Trump’s SEC Strips Staff of Power to Launch Investigations
What Happened: The Securities and Exchange Commission has revoked its enforcement staff’s authority to launch formal investigations without direct approval from Trump-appointed commissioners. This reverses a 2009 rule that allowed staff to issue subpoenas independently and open probes into potential financial crimes.
Why It Matters: This politicizes financial enforcement, slowing down or outright blocking probes into corporate fraud, insider trading, and securities violations. It hands full control to Trump loyalists to shield Wall Street allies from scrutiny and can be weaponized against organizations that fall out of favor with the regime.
Source: Reuters
