How Corrupt Is Trump? Here Are the Numbers.
The article discusses allegations of corruption involving President Donald Trump, particularly focusing on his stock trades during his presidency. It highlights instances where Trump purchased stocks in companies just before they received lucrative government contracts, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. The piece critiques the ethical standards in Trump's administration compared to past presidencies that adhered to stricter guidelines.
- ▪Trump purchased stock in Nvidia shortly before the Commerce Department allowed the company to sell chips to China.
- ▪He also bought shares in AMD and Palantir just before they secured significant government contracts.
- ▪The article argues that Trump's actions represent a blatant disregard for ethical norms that past presidents followed.
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-corrupt-is-trump-here-are-the-numbers-trades-chips-nvidia-pardons-settlement-fund |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 09:29:53 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T09:34:56.158Z |
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How Corrupt Is Trump? Here Are the Numbers.He’s the swampiest swamp creature ever.Mona CharenMay 18, 2026SharePresident Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026 as he returns to the United States from China. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)THIS IS THE TRUMP ERA, which means if you blink, you will miss another shattering example of unabashed corruption. I don’t usually write about the same topic twice in a row, but the latest revelations of Trump’s wanton, shameless profiteering from the White House cannot go unremarked. The phrase “drain the swamp” will go down in history as a bitter irony.
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