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Ex-Prosecutor McQuade’s “The Fix” Labels Trump Mob-Style Corruption

6/13/2026

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Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade releases “The Fix,” alleging U.S. President Donald Trump runs a mob-style government.
McQuade cites Trump’s Jan 6 pardons, a $400 million Qatar-funded plane and emoluments violations as proof of corruption.
Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade says U.S. President Donald Trump rewards loyalty by appointing Robert Kennedy Jr. to Health and Human Services and Pete Hegseth to the Pentagon, urging non-violent protest and local runs to counter the administration.

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Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade releases “The Fix,” alleging U.S. President Donald Trump runs a mob-style government.
McQuade cites Trump’s Jan 6 pardons, a $400 million Qatar-funded plane and emoluments violations as proof of corruption.
Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade says U.S. President Donald Trump rewards loyalty by appointing Robert Kennedy Jr. to Health and Human Services and Pete Hegseth to the Pentagon, urging non-violent protest and local runs to counter the administration.