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Shapiro: Trump's $400M Jet Deal Threatens Presidency

5/13/2025

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Shapiro Critiques Trump

Ben Shapiro slammed President Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, calling it unethical and damaging to his political agenda. He raised alarms over Trump's cryptocurrency dealings, suggesting they could lead to corruption and influence peddling. Shapiro cautioned that these missteps threaten Trump's commitment to "drain the swamp" and jeopardize his presidency.

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Trump Boosts Investments

President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia was marked by a grand reception from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he aimed to boost a proposed $600 billion investment to an ambitious $1 trillion. Amidst discussions with U.S. business leaders, concerns over Trump's personal cryptocurrency ventures loomed, complicating crypto legislation in Congress.

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Shapiro Critiques Trump

Ben Shapiro slammed President Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, calling it unethical and damaging to his political agenda. He raised alarms over Trump's cryptocurrency dealings, suggesting they could lead to corruption and influence peddling. Shapiro cautioned that these missteps threaten Trump's commitment to "drain the swamp" and jeopardize his presidency.

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