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u/Boring_Purpose_5981 IMF 21d ago

Are the inauguration fund donations as brazen corruption as they sound? Article does mention previously tech companies have donated to the Biden inauguration fund, and I'd ask the same question. Trump's previous inauguration fund was mismanaged. This article mentions the fund doesn't have to disclose how the money is spent. It seems reasonable that observers would be suspicious Trump won't just try to embezzle from it. That being said, is it really? Very unsure if this is the first signs of oncoming rampant corruption, or business as usual for money appropriations in Washington.

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u/happyposterofham 🏛Missionary of the American Civil Religion🗽🏛 21d ago

inauguration funds are always notorious slush/favor trading funds, even if Trump represents new and innovative means of enrichment with them.

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u/Boring_Purpose_5981 IMF 21d ago

Ah, well that's always disappointing learning about institutional grifts.