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Government

Jun. 9, 2025

Do the American people care about Donald Trump's 'let them eat cake' corruption?

After avoiding foreign business deals during his first term, President Trump and his family now appear to have embraced international dealmaking. It's time for the public to take notice.

William Rothbard

Email: Rothbard@FTCAdLaw.com

William Rothbard is a former attorney-advisor to the FTC chairman. He practices FTC advertising and marketing law in Los Angeles and has substantial experience litigating under the Federal Trade Commission Act. He may be reached at Rothbard@FTCAdLaw.com.

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Do the American people care about Donald Trump's 'let them eat cake' corruption?
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In the same week that the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to kick millions of needy Americans off Medicaid and food stamps, while giving massive tax breaks to the wealthy, President Donald Trump hosted a dinner in honor of 220 individuals, thanking them for being the largest purchasers of his crypto meme coin, $95

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