From Slate Magazine · Ian Prasad Philbrick · · 1m 20s
Trumpworld Corruption Scandal
Trump aides allegedly took bribes from foreign governments for favors.
In brief
Trump aides allegedly took bribes from foreign governments for favors. Trump administration officials accepted bribes from foreign governments for tax and diplomatic favors. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Trumpworld corruption
Blatant corruption by Donald Trump and his family gets a lot of attention.
Kimberly Guilfoyle's $100,000 request
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, begged a donor to pay $100,000 of her American Express bill.
Kristi Noem's ad campaign
Kristi Noem shot a taxpayer-funded ad campaign reportedly run by a consulting firm linked to her and her aides.
Corey Lewandowski's Qatar pitch
Corey Lewandowski reportedly tried to persuade Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to hire him on the side.
James Blair and Chris LaCivita's Balkans work
James Blair and Chris LaCivita got hundreds of thousands of dollars for advising a Russia-aligned Balkan government.
Trump's underlings face consequences
Gabriel Perez left after placing bets on prediction market Kalshi based on president's speeches.
Trump's corruption culture
Trump's administration fired inspectors general and intervened to help allies caught red-handed.
Public perception of corruption
Most Americans believe government corruption is endemic and may fuel apathy about politics.
What happens next
Trump and his underlings may create a precedent for future administrations that corruption is expected.
What it means
Trump administration officials accepted bribes from foreign governments for tax and diplomatic favors.
