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US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
(www.theguardian.com)
Where I come from we call it bribery. And it's super illegal.
this post was submitted on 26 Dec 2024
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we made it legal a while ago, just used to pretend it was a bad thing. This one uses it as their strategy.
hope this country enjoys the dictatorship of dunces we just voted in.
donations is a weird way to spell bribes.
Too small for bribes from these billionaires. It's a set token, a show of loyalty (at the last moment?) that they'd support him. I don't know how long this loyalty would last, but I'm sure that's the sum he asked from those who wanted to be close to him as a prove.
Kissing the ring
How many meals can this buy for those wanting? Shelters for the homeless? Treatment for the sick? Oh wait, I forgot. The US is a third world country with a Gucci belt. The fascists do what the fascists do.
A third world country with a Gucci belt. I've never heard that before and I love it.
You are very welcome to use it, my friend. I think it's very apt, but I can't remember where I read it for the first time though.
And it's probably not even real Gucci
Add this to the pile of reasons no one is outraged by a CEO being gunned down. We're tired of this bullshit and they're happy to buy power right in front of our eyes.
Last time he tried to hide it. This time he is being completely open about the fact that he is for sale because he believes that he is untouchable.
because he believes that he is untouchable.
And why wouldn't he?
He is. Pandoras box is now open. God Emperor Trump has 4 years to lay the groundwork to never leave and have his family rule absolute.
He is, until he isn't.
What is that money used for? I dont get it.
Giving money for a campaign makes sense. Its expensive. Covers expenses of your campaign workers, travel, advertisement, etc.
But after you've won, your cabinet is paid by tax dollars. What the heck is an inauguration donation for??
Bribes for "please don't regulate us" "look the other way"
It goes into Trump’s pocket.
"Business leaders" my ass! They're oligarchs who will be first against the wall come the revolution!
It's just so brazen at this point.
Repugnance abound
Sadly presidents having corporations donate large sums of money to their inaugurations is not new, although Trump is definitely getting more.
U.S. President Joe Biden raised $61.8 million for his inauguration events, receiving large contributions from corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals, according to a financial disclosure.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/pfizer-unions-others-donated-618-mln-bidens-inaugural-2021-04-21/
Uh duh? I mean did anyone expect these assholes to not suck on his toadstool once he was elected?
I guess it's expensive to hire people to show up.
The business leaders themselves are calling this the Big Orange Cock Suck.