Considering how deeply corrupt the Trump administration is, there should be an abundance of concern over this ‘unusual government intervention’

 

New York Times, 11/25/2025

Ana Swanson reports:

The unusual government intervention into the private market is fueling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favoritism, corruption and market distortions, along with the possible loss of taxpayer funds should the investments fail.  [emphasis added]

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2024

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2020
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2019
And you have failed miserably, Donald Trump.  (12/7)
What is the opposite of 'drain the swamp'?  (1/25)
The latest Donald Trump swamp thing.  (1/18)
What is the opposite of 'drain the swamp'?  (1/15)

2018
The Trump Swamp is full of lobbyist-related critters.  (7/18)
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2017
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