New York Times Chinese Edition reported tonight (May 26th evening): "The Trump family is not the first presidential family to profit during their term, but in terms of monetizing presidential power, they have done more than any other White House occupant. During the Trump era, business plans that would have once provoked strong opposition and official investigations have now been normalized without triggering significant public dissatisfaction."
[Wit's Comment]: There may be three reasons why it has not provoked strong dissatisfaction among the American public. First, political polarization is severe, and many people are numb to such matters; Trump supporters even consider this normal business acumen rather than abuse of power. Second, the media is chaotic, with scattered criticism that fails to form a major wave. Third, Trump packages himself as a "successful businessman," leading some to view his earning abilities as skills rather than corruption. Finally, legal and moral constraints have not kept up, with no serious investigation, so the American public is also less concerned. The report from The New York Times points out that the rules of American politics have changed, with higher tolerance for the collusion between power and interests, and "American democracy" has also become distorted.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833178243241987/
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