Betrayed Trump voter 'frustrated' with Trump enriching himself with billions as middle class struggles

All of Its Defects, None of Its Virtues

So manly, so decisive, so corrupt: President Trump’s 2.2 billion in personal earnings during his presidency has been met largely with silence from his MAGA base, which has been increasingly willing to revolt against policies they view as an abandonment of his promises to put everyday Americans first. Far-right members of Congress, prominent media pundits and [] The post All of Its Defects, None of Its Virtues appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

MAGA Voters Tear Into Trump in Scathing Supercut

Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty ImagesThe voters who put Donald Trump back in the White House are not happy about how the president has seemingly used the role to boost his wealth. In a segment that aired on Morning Joe on Thursday, several Florida residents who voted for Trump were confronted with the details of his latest financial disclosure—which showed the president made over 2 billion in 2025, more than tripling his income in his first year back in office—and every one of them was unhappy.One voter, Olivia Danielle, reacted with visible shock. “That’s very frustrating to actually hear that,” she said. “And like I said, I don’t do the politics and stuff, but to hear that come from another American that, you know, is not getting 2 million put in their pocket.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Lie That Changed America

From corporate personhood to Citizens United, the hidden story behind today's billionaire political power - and what we can do about it

Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming

For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.

For Larry Ellison, Buying Trump Is the Bargain of the Century

Jeet Heer The billionaire has gotten media dominance and cozy government deals for what amounts to chicken feed. The post For Larry Ellison, Buying Trump Is the Bargain of the Century appeared first on The Nation.