Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History
- 🪙 Trump Meme Coin – January 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.
- ⛽ Energy Policy Favoring Donors – January 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.
- 👮 Firing Inspectors General – January 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.
- 🚫 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.
- 📈 Stock Grants to Trump Media Executives – January 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.
- ⚔️ Weaponization of the DOJ – February 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.
- 🗑️ Elimination of Consumer Protection Bureau – February 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.
- 🏌️ Trump’s Business Influence in Policy – February 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.
- 🌍 Weakening Foreign Lobbying Restrictions – February 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.
- 🤝 Quid Pro Quo with NYC Mayor Eric Adams – February 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.
- 💰 Allowing Bribery by U.S. Companies Overseas – February 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.
- 🚗 $400M Tesla Deal – February 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.
- 👤 Elon Musk’s Influence in the Department of Labor – February 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.
- 🧠 FDA Purge Favoring Musk’s Neuralink – February 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.
- ✂️ Massive IRS Cuts Benefiting Billionaires – February 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.
- 🛰️ Elon Musk’s Influence Over Government Contracts – February 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.
- 🎟️ Selling Direct Access to Trump for Millions – March 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.
- 👕 Promotion of MAGA Merchandise in the White House – February 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.
- 🔄 Using Power to Benefit Trump and Musk Businesses – Ongoing: 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.