The Republican Party has abandoned any pretense of representing the people, instead openly serving corporate interests. Donald Trump, with no agenda for a second term, is holding a “yard sale” for lobbyists, offering policy favors in exchange for campaign contributions.
This blatant bribery may backfire, as executives may fear prosecution if they contribute. The oil and gas industry has already given Trump $500,000, but executives are hesitant to give more, knowing Trump will likely do their bidding anyway.
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They’re preparing executive orders for Trump to sign, as they don’t trust his campaign to focus on energy issues. This is a stark example of corporate control over politics, with lobbyists writing policy and Trump serving as a “useful idiot.”
The Trump campaign is subcontracting its entire second-term agenda to lobbyists, who are willing to do the work for free. This is a dangerous precedent, with corporate profits trumping public interest.
The working class, which strongly supports Trump, should ask why they’re not being invited to shape policy. The answer is that Trump doesn’t care about their lives; he only needs their votes to maintain power.
This situation is a stark reminder of the corrupting influence of money in politics. Corporations buy policy favors and write their own executive orders while the working class is left behind.
It’s time for campaign finance reform and a renewed focus on representing the people, not just corporate interests. The future of our democracy depends on it.
