The fact that an investigative reporter at the NYT covering Trump believes "corruption requires explicit quid pro quo" reveals just how much the Supreme Court has warped our basic understanding of this term. It also shows a stunning lack of independent judgment and historical understanding.
Reposted from Eric Lipton NYT
Corruption requires explict quid pro quo. It is not corrupt to take an action that aligns with the interest of a person who gives you a gift, unless the official action was in direct response to that gift--a bribe. Terms matter. Accuracy and fairness matters. Regardless of what social media wants.

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