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sop

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5. Trump has discovered a new method for laundering his bribes and payoffs.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:04 AM

Jan 2025

He files ridiculous suits against corporations that have pending business before a Republican Congress or the federal courts, always with the tacit understanding the Trump administration has the power to harm their business interests if they do not agree to settle.

The companies pay out millions to Trump as the plaintiff. Trump pockets what is tantamount to a bribe disguised as a "legal settlement." And his administration "protects" the companies' interests by allowing their business to proceed without interference.

This is the textbook definition of a mob protection racket. It's unvarnished gangsterism.

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'What Will CBS Do to Prove to Dems It Can Give Them A Fair Shake?' [View all] sop Jan 2025 OP

Why would the media want to appear fair? Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #1

They've already shown us who they are & what their agenda is. SheltieLover Jan 2025 #2

CBS should go out of business. House of Roberts Jan 2025 #3

People expect for-profit media... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #4

Trump has discovered a new method for laundering his bribes and payoffs. sop Jan 2025 #5

Don't look at me, people actually voted for this bullshit Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #6