Let’s be real—Trump never pretended to play by the rules. From gold-plated towers to White House deals, his presidency wasn’t just about politics; it was a four-year business expansion. Now, as he eyes another term, the ethical lines are disappearing faster than his old Twitter account.
### **The Presidency as a Side Hustle**
Bloomberg nailed it: Trump’s first term wasn’t about public service—it was about branding. Foreign officials stayed at his hotels. Taxpayer money flowed into his resorts. And let’s not forget the classified documents casually stored next to golf trophies. If ethics were a game, Trump didn’t just bend the rules—he rewrote them mid-play.
### **Delusion or Strategy?**
The Cincinnati Enquirer calls him “more delusional and dangerous” now. But is it delusion or calculated chaos? Trump’s rhetoric isn’t just reckless; it’s a distraction. While headlines focus on his latest outburst, his team quietly stacks courts, guts regulations, and secures donor loyalty. The noise isn’t a bug—it’s a feature.
### **The Gulf Resort Fantasy**
The WSJ piece on a potential Trump resort in the Gulf is peak irony. Imagine: a president who once banned travel from Muslim-majority countries suddenly investing in one. If hypocrisy were currency, Trump would be the world’s first trillionaire.
### **Why This Matters**
This isn’t just about Trump—it’s about precedent. If a president can monetize the Oval Office without consequences, what stops the next one from doing worse? Democracy shouldn’t come with a “For Sale” sign.
**Final Thought:** Trump didn’t blur the line between governance and self-interest—he erased it. And unless voters demand accountability, the next chapter won’t just be corrupt. It’ll be normalized.
