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Trump's Term Under Fire: Corruption and Foreign Influence Rise

7/12/2025

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President Trump's second term is marred by growing foreign influence and corruption, as Casey Michel points out. His real estate dealings and the rollback of anti-corruption measures have opened doors for foreign regimes to curry favor, sparking fears of American kleptocracy and its potential repercussions on U.S. foreign policy.

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President Trump's second term is marred by growing foreign influence and corruption, as Casey Michel points out. His real estate dealings and the rollback of anti-corruption measures have opened doors for foreign regimes to curry favor, sparking fears of American kleptocracy and its potential repercussions on U.S. foreign policy.