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Trump's vow could make the swamp 'bigger and slimier than ever': columnist


Published on 2024-12-26 22:20:41 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump once vowed to "drain the swamp" tapping into populist frustrations with Washington, D.C, but a Wall Street Journal columnist warned that if the president-elect's plans for broad tariffs succeed,

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's pledge to "drain the swamp" in Washington, D.C., a promise he made during his 2016 campaign to reduce corruption and influence peddling. However, according to the columnist, Trump's actions and the current political climate suggest that the swamp might become "bigger and slimier" than ever. The piece highlights several points: Trump's own legal troubles, including felony charges, which contrast with his anti-corruption stance; the potential for a more corrupt administration if he were to return to office, given his past behavior and the people he might appoint; and the broader political environment where both parties engage in practices that could be seen as swamp-like, such as influence trading and the revolving door between government and lobbying. The article suggests that Trump's approach might not only fail to drain the swamp but could exacerbate the very issues he claims to fight against, potentially leading to a more entrenched culture of corruption and self-interest in Washington.

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