On Thursday, Karoline Leavitt’s failed congressional campaign amended every FEC filing it had ever made to reveal that she failed to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in excessive contributions that she never paid back, in violation of the law.
  • megopie@beehaw.org
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    6 days ago

    seems like the common thread of trumps circle is people who are in so much trouble that the only way out is through presidential protection.

    Whether that be legal, financial, or social trouble.

    It’s a dangerous combo, cornered animals and all that, but also makes for a fragile coalition, not the kind of thing that holds together when a real challenge emerges.

    • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      6 days ago

      seems like the common thread of trumps circle is people who are in so much trouble that the only way out is through presidential protection.

      Like some sort of mob boss?

      I’m sure it’s entirely on purpose, so that Trump is the only person that can absolve you while also making you disposable.