When Donald Trump returned to power, critics naturally had concerns. He had made no secret of his plans to target political foes, dismantle diversity initiatives, and embrace violence in mass deportation campaigns. But one issue loomed larger than all the rest: his obsession with wealth and his long history of corruption.
Trump’s pre-political corrupt record is a story in itself, from embezzling charity funds to running fraudulent universities. Yet, once his MAGA base overlooked those past misdeeds in favor of his supposed conservative ideals, the question remained: would his corruption follow him into office? According to a New York Times report, the answer is a resounding yes. Estimates suggest that Trump raked in approximately $1.4 billion during the first year of his second term.
