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Trump Military Parade Sponsored by Companies with Close Political Ties, Raising Ethical Concerns

2025-06-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The U.S. Army 250th Anniversary military parade was sponsored by multiple companies with close ties to President Trump, including Coinbase, Palantir, and Amazon. The event raised significant ethical concerns about corporate political influence, with sponsors potentially seeking regulatory favors or …

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Trump Announces Sham Business Conflicts Plan: Retains Ownership While Sons Run Company - Rejects Divestment

2017-01-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

At a January 11, 2017 press conference, President-elect Trump’s tax attorney Sheri Dillon unveiled a plan to address conflicts of interest that ethics experts universally condemned as woefully inadequate. Rather than divesting from his businesses as ethics norms require, Trump would merely …

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