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Abuses of power

Alleged abuses of power, conflicts of interest, and cronyism during Donald Trump's presidency.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Is Donald Trump a grifter

The label "grifter" is widely applied to Donald Trump by politicians, progressive outlets, and investigative commentators who document recurring commercialized self-promotion, family business ties to ...

Feb 4, 2026

What major scandals or ethical controversies define Trump's presidency versus other presidents?

’s presidency is defined by an unprecedented concentration and variety of scandals—criminal indictments, allegations of self-dealing tied to his businesses, repeated false or misleading public stateme...

Feb 3, 2026

trump grifting

Accusations that engages in grifting — using political power to enrich himself and his family — rest on a mix of documented legal findings, investigative reporting about , and watchdog analyses showin...

Jan 9, 2026

What are the key characteristics of authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump?

Authoritarian leaders of the "authoritarian populism" type combine populist rhetoric with efforts to aggrandize executive power, delegitimize opponents and institutions, and cultivate loyalist network...

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