Trump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the west
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Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals he earned over $2bn in his first year of his second term from his business interests, including hotels, golf courses, cryptocurrency, and branded merchandise. Experts suggest this reflects a breakdown in ethical norms as voters support politicians who profit from public office. The development indicates a growing trend of political grifters in Western democracies.
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Trump made over $2bn from business ventures during his second term.
Donald Trump made more than $2bn in the first year of his second term from his business ventures.
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Experts say an ethical code is breaking down as voters embrace leaders who monetise public office.
Opinion- Trump made over $2bn from business ventures during his second term.
- Experts say an ethical code is breaking down.
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Loaded language removed<p>With voters embracing leaders who brazenly monetise public office, experts say an ethical code is breaking down</p><p>Donald Trump came to office in 2017 after decades of bankruptcies and business failures.
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Experts say an ethical code is breaking down as voters embrace leaders who monetise public office.
OpinionDonald Trump came to office in 2017 after decades of bankruptcies and business failures.
The GuardianDonald Trump made more than $2bn in the first year of his second term from his business ventures.
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