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Trump’s Rollback Sparks Fears of Rising Corruption

6/5/2025

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The Trump administration's rollback of U.S. anti-corruption measures has alarmed critics, who warn it fosters a breeding ground for public corruption. Key Justice Department units have been dismantled in favor of stricter immigration enforcement. Adding to the turmoil, former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor is calling for investigations into Trump's alleged abuse of power against dissenters, igniting fears for constitutional rights.

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The Trump administration's rollback of U.S. anti-corruption measures has alarmed critics, who warn it fosters a breeding ground for public corruption. Key Justice Department units have been dismantled in favor of stricter immigration enforcement. Adding to the turmoil, former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor is calling for investigations into Trump's alleged abuse of power against dissenters, igniting fears for constitutional rights.