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Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History

  1. Trump Meme CoinJanuary 17: Trump launches meme coin to receive secret payments
    • The coin allows anonymous buyers—including foreign oligarchs and corporate CEOs—to funnel money directly to Trump. Since the buyers remain secret, it creates an unchecked channel for corruption and influence peddling.
  2. Energy Policy Favoring DonorsJanuary 20: Oil & gas donors receive favorable policies
    • Trump allegedly made a deal with oil and gas executives during his campaign: in exchange for $1 billion in donations, his administration would block wind and renewable energy projects while promoting oil and gas. This is a blatant example of policy being sold to the highest bidder.
  3. Firing Inspectors GeneralJanuary 25: 17 inspectors general fired
    • Inspectors general serve as watchdogs to prevent corruption. Firing 17 of them in one move removed oversight, allowing corruption to flourish without consequences.
  4. Disabling the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)January 27: Firing renders NLRB powerless
    • The NLRB, which protects workers’ rights, was effectively disabled when Trump removed key personnel. This benefited corporations—including those supporting Trump—by making it easier for them to exploit workers without facing legal consequences.
  5. Stock Grants to Trump Media ExecutivesJanuary 30: Officials granted stock in Trump Media
    • High-ranking officials in Trump’s government were given stock in his social media company. This allows them to profit personally from their positions, making government policy susceptible to private financial interests.
  6. Weaponization of the DOJFebruary 1: DOJ drops case against Republican congressman
    • The Justice Department, which should be impartial, dropped cases against Trump’s allies while aggressively prosecuting his critics. This turns law enforcement into a political weapon.
  7. Elimination of Consumer Protection BureauFebruary 1: Trump fires CFPB director
    • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was investigating Trump donors. Shutting it down removed oversight over banks and corporations, allowing them to act with impunity.
  8. Trump’s Business Influence in PolicyFebruary 4: White House intervenes in Saudi-PGA golf dispute
    • Trump used the power of the presidency to broker a deal benefiting his golf courses, giving his business an unfair advantage through government intervention.
  9. Weakening Foreign Lobbying RestrictionsFebruary 6: Limiting enforcement of foreign agent registration laws
    • Trump changed laws so that his allies could work for foreign governments without registering, allowing secret foreign influence over U.S. policy.
  10. Quid Pro Quo with NYC Mayor Eric AdamsFebruary 10: Corruption charges dropped in exchange for loyalty
  • Corruption charges against Mayor Adams were dropped after he pledged political loyalty to Trump. This establishes a dangerous precedent where officials can escape prosecution by aligning with Trump.
  1. Allowing Bribery by U.S. Companies OverseasFebruary 10: DOJ pauses enforcement of anti-bribery laws
  • Companies like Goldman Sachs were paying bribes to foreign governments. Trump paused enforcement of laws preventing this, effectively legalizing corruption in international business.
  1. $400M Tesla DealFebruary 12: Federal government buys armored Teslas
  • The federal government suddenly announced a $400 million contract for Tesla, which had not been part of the original budget plan. This was seen as a reward for Musk’s political loyalty.
  1. Elon Musk’s Influence in the Department of LaborFebruary 12: Musk gains access to enforcement data
  • Musk’s representatives were given insider access to government enforcement data, allowing them to track investigations into his companies and competitors.
  1. FDA Purge Favoring Musk’s NeuralinkFebruary 15: Mass firings at FDA
  • The FDA was reviewing Musk’s Neuralink brain chip for approval. Then, the agency officials responsible for that review were fired, ensuring a favorable decision for Musk.
  1. Massive IRS Cuts Benefiting BillionairesFebruary 19: 7,000 IRS auditors laid off
  • IRS enforcement focused on auditing billionaires was gutted, ensuring that the wealthy (including Trump’s donors) could avoid scrutiny.
  1. Elon Musk’s Influence Over Government ContractsFebruary 26: FAA cancels Verizon contract, gives it to Starlink
  • A multi-year contract with Verizon was suddenly scrapped and awarded to Musk’s Starlink without a fair bidding process.
  1. Selling Direct Access to Trump for MillionsMarch 1: Business leaders charged $5 million for meetings
  • Companies were openly solicited to pay $5 million for a private meeting with Trump, turning government access into a pay-to-play scheme.
  1. Promotion of MAGA Merchandise in the White HouseFebruary 26: Trump-branded merchandise displayed in the Oval Office
  • Trump and his allies displayed and sold their own merchandise inside the White House, using public office for personal financial gain.
  1. Using Power to Benefit Trump and Musk BusinessesOngoing: Daily policy changes enriching Trump and Musk
  • The video argues that nearly every major policy decision in the first six weeks of Trump’s presidency benefited him or his closest business allies, normalizing corruption.