President Donald Trump's administration is pushing the boundaries of ethics and law with impunity. In a stunning display of corruption, he has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), claiming that his tax returns were leaked by a contractor.
This latest move is not the first time Trump has sued the federal government over issues related to Russian collusion, stolen classified documents, and other controversies. In each instance, it's unclear whether the agencies involved will settle with him or pursue legal action against him.
When asked about this unusual arrangement, Trump claimed that he was working out a settlement with himself, which could result in a substantial payout going towards "very good charities." However, experts argue that American taxpayers would ultimately foot the bill for his grievances, essentially providing a tax write-off.
Bennett L. Gershman, an ethics professor at Pace University, described Trump's actions as an "ethical conflict" so basic and fundamental that even a law professor wouldn't need to explain it. The president's willingness to openly engage in corrupt behavior has become almost too outlandish to believe.
Trump's administration has long been marked by corruption and profiteering, with the president himself listed on his company's website as a "co-founder emeritus" alongside his sons and other associates. This arrangement raises eyebrows given the Republican Party's past criticism of Hunter Biden's business dealings.
The White House is home to an online merchandise store where Trump sells consumer goods, including a "Trump was right about everything" hat for foreign dignitaries. Meanwhile, his family members have made billions of dollars in recent years, largely through cryptocurrency markets and deals with shady companies like World Liberty Financial.
This latest scandal involves a massive bribe from the United Arab Emirates' royal family, who reportedly paid $500 million to secure an advanced AI chip deal with the US. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, also received a $31 million piece of the action.
The Republican House Oversight Committee, which has been investigating Biden and his son's dealings in Ukraine, appears reluctant to take on Trump's administration despite clear evidence of corruption. In fact, Chairman James Comer explained that the main difference between the two is that Trump's family openly admits to their wrongdoing.
Ultimately, it seems that in this era of unprecedented corruption, the more flagrant the offense, the more acceptable it becomes. As one expert noted, the new rules are that the more brazen the corruption, the more legal it is.
This latest move is not the first time Trump has sued the federal government over issues related to Russian collusion, stolen classified documents, and other controversies. In each instance, it's unclear whether the agencies involved will settle with him or pursue legal action against him.
When asked about this unusual arrangement, Trump claimed that he was working out a settlement with himself, which could result in a substantial payout going towards "very good charities." However, experts argue that American taxpayers would ultimately foot the bill for his grievances, essentially providing a tax write-off.
Bennett L. Gershman, an ethics professor at Pace University, described Trump's actions as an "ethical conflict" so basic and fundamental that even a law professor wouldn't need to explain it. The president's willingness to openly engage in corrupt behavior has become almost too outlandish to believe.
Trump's administration has long been marked by corruption and profiteering, with the president himself listed on his company's website as a "co-founder emeritus" alongside his sons and other associates. This arrangement raises eyebrows given the Republican Party's past criticism of Hunter Biden's business dealings.
The White House is home to an online merchandise store where Trump sells consumer goods, including a "Trump was right about everything" hat for foreign dignitaries. Meanwhile, his family members have made billions of dollars in recent years, largely through cryptocurrency markets and deals with shady companies like World Liberty Financial.
This latest scandal involves a massive bribe from the United Arab Emirates' royal family, who reportedly paid $500 million to secure an advanced AI chip deal with the US. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, also received a $31 million piece of the action.
The Republican House Oversight Committee, which has been investigating Biden and his son's dealings in Ukraine, appears reluctant to take on Trump's administration despite clear evidence of corruption. In fact, Chairman James Comer explained that the main difference between the two is that Trump's family openly admits to their wrongdoing.
Ultimately, it seems that in this era of unprecedented corruption, the more flagrant the offense, the more acceptable it becomes. As one expert noted, the new rules are that the more brazen the corruption, the more legal it is.
Corruption is a super big issue right now and I'm not sure how much more of this we can take 
Trump's actions are basically just making himself feel better by calling it a "settlement" with himself 
. Meanwhile, the US taxpayers are still footing the bill 
. The fact that his family members have made billions off shady deals is just crazy 
. It's like they're saying "hey, we've got a special pass because of who our dad is" 
. I don't know what the answer is but something needs to change soon 
.
$10 billion lawsuit against IRS and we're still waiting for the Trump foundation to file its tax returns 
like, can't make this up, right? 
sounds like a solid plan to me... meanwhile, American taxpayers just keep getting fleeced 
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. When he can't win in court, he just pays himself off 
.
I mean, come on... 10 billion dollars is a lot to just settle over some leaked tax returns. And what's up with this whole 'settlement with myself' thing? Sounds like he's just trying to shift the blame to us taxpayers. 
But seriously, Trump's been playing some dirty tricks here, and if anyone thinks he's getting off scot-free, they're sadly mistaken 
). And don't even get me started on his family's business ventures - it's like they're trying to set some kind of new record for most shady dealings 
. What's next? Is he gonna sue the sun for shining too brightly on his face 
?
like seriously what's going on with trump's admin? they're just doing whatever they want and breaking all these laws and ethics stuff 
. shouldn't we be worried about our country if someone in power is doing this? 
But instead, they're just letting him get away with it and that's just messed up 
.
. Anything less is just business as usual, and I'm not having it