The Trump transition team is being run with unlimited secret money — potentially including contributions from foreign nationals. @fahrenthold.bsky.social @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u... 🎁🔗 - ThreadSky

davidenrich.bsky.social • 132 days ago

The Trump transition team is being run with unlimited secret money — potentially including contributions from foreign nationals. @fahrenthold.bsky.social @nytimes.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/us/politics/donald-trump-2024-campaign-transition.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cU4.kQQQ.PJJAjmJuLJNP&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare 🎁🔗

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bloosier.bsky.social•120 days ago

Jesus Christ on a cracker.

davidenrich.bsky.social•132 days ago

It’s unclear how the money is being spent. In 2016, there were signs that the some of the Trump transition money was spent at his properties.

justineakehurst.bsky.social•131 days ago

Given the fact that digital transactions are mostly unregulated, and having Elon around, means that secret money may be coming from cryptocurrency.

lichengreen.bsky.social•120 days ago

I had a "I thought I read they finally signed it" moment. Turns out there's more than one MOU. Found this article from 11/26 helpful for my understanding: https://www.npr.org/2024/11/26/nx-s1-5206864/trump-transition-agreement

gaz254.bsky.social•120 days ago

I never want to hear one American lecture the rest of the world on “rule of law” or “democracy” again.

frankieface15.bsky.social•120 days ago

Well,of course it is, everything is transactional. Duh.

jankuch.bsky.social•120 days ago

Why do you tho k they love crypto?

alwaysthinking.bsky.social•120 days ago

We could learn a lesson from Romania if the oligarchy hadn't bought SCOTUS.

shiborigirlstudios.bsky.social•132 days ago

Why is this even allowed in our government? If we ever get rid of this criminal enterprise it should be made explicitly illegal.

twidget58.bsky.social•120 days ago

OMG. I'm so shocked! (NOT)

inkenheimer.bsky.social•120 days ago

Anyone else suffering a weird, hollow sensation that I believe must be like what Titanic passengers felt as the water poured in and all the lifeboats had already launched? Perhaps my final reckoning should occupy me; instead I am consumed with fury and sorrow at the demise of my beloved U.S.A.

dsg99.bsky.social•120 days ago

As usual, Trump gets away with EVERYTHING

htiek.bsky.social•120 days ago

yes to everything you’ve said but, what can be done? he has unlimited, unchecked power and will just claim article 2 lets him do it.

armandostiletto.bsky.social•120 days ago

It's the devil's cabal and when it all comes out no one should be surprised who were its members.
At this moment, any number of foreign governments are looking for favors and what better incitement than untraceable cash.

onepeopleonelife.bsky.social•129 days ago

He’s broken the law in broad daylight since day one and the justice department has come up short. If inaugurated we’ll all be living in Trumpville, subject to his every whim. Its just fucking unimaginable

resistaustria.eu•120 days ago

Moscow level corruption and they are not even in power yet.

annettes60.bsky.social•120 days ago

So once again…he’s getting away with it! Why can he even be sworn in if he hasn’t signed and disclosed doners?

bluememe.bsky.social•120 days ago

Is there any form of corruption that Trump cannot now engage in without consequence?

I doubt it.

fightlies.bsky.social•120 days ago

Emoluments clause run-around.

vmg-ylw.bsky.social•120 days ago

Of course it is. After all, he’s the smash and grab, fill your pockets, back up the truck, president elect.

lazygeekmom.bsky.social•120 days ago

How can I get a piece of that unlimited secret money? Asking for a friend. 💰

skythinker.bsky.social•120 days ago

go out and commit a few state level crimes then simply wait to be approached w kompramat, instructions, and your first check. easy peazey

antifascistfella.bsky.social•120 days ago

You can bet on it! And certain *ahem* Oligarchs too.

tamela.bsky.social•132 days ago

Because of course

atsamee.bsky.social•132 days ago

same old shit with that huckster.

mariapaba.bsky.social•120 days ago

I love how I got to listen to that article. Excellent analysis. We are in such dangerous times. Dark Money is ruling the day at a time when I'm trying desperately not to be "hair on fire" Progressive!