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Stephanopoulos Accuses Trump of Extraordinary Corruption

6/2/2025

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George Stephanopoulos took a bold stance on ABC's This Week, accusing President Donald Trump of extraordinary corruption tied to financial benefits from his presidency. He pointed to Trump's pardons for tax evaders and cryptocurrency transactions, emphasizing the shocking magnitude of profit. Citing David Frum, he drew parallels to corruption in post-Soviet and post-colonial governments, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

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George Stephanopoulos took a bold stance on ABC's This Week, accusing President Donald Trump of extraordinary corruption tied to financial benefits from his presidency. He pointed to Trump's pardons for tax evaders and cryptocurrency transactions, emphasizing the shocking magnitude of profit. Citing David Frum, he drew parallels to corruption in post-Soviet and post-colonial governments, underscoring the gravity of the situation.