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Related: About this forumTrump SCAM BLOWS OPEN with SHOCK OFFSHORE SCHEME - Meidas Touch
In a stunningly corrupt move, Trump says the U.S. will indefinitely control Venezuelan oil and is funneling proceeds into a Qatari bank instead of the U.S. Treasuryblocking courts and creditors from suing and leaving him alone to decide who gets paid, with the first large sale going to a company linked to one of his mega-donors. Dina Doll reacts. - 01/19/2026.
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Trump SCAM BLOWS OPEN with SHOCK OFFSHORE SCHEME - Meidas Touch (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Monday
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Why aren't Republicans pissed that he's making them look like co-conspirators in an obvious crime.
ChicagoTeamster
Monday
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Damn good question! I thought that the Republicans were turning him as they face the Midterms...
Rhiannon12866
Monday
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ChicagoTeamster
(500 posts)1. Why aren't Republicans pissed that he's making them look like co-conspirators in an obvious crime.
It's a war crime to steal money or resources from a country during a conflict and they just prevented him from having to go to Congress for approval for any additional actions.
Rhiannon12866
(251,086 posts)2. Damn good question! I thought that the Republicans were turning him as they face the Midterms...
blue_jay
(187 posts)3. Feels like a warped version of that "Now You See Me" movie
The greatest heist of the American people's tax dollars by their own president and his gang of grifters.
Rhiannon12866
(251,086 posts)4. Exactly. He originally campaigned for campaign donations after every business he tried failed, including casinos
And since he's been in office he's had countless money-making schemes rather doing anything for the American people - which is the obvious job of any president. Instead he's alienated all of our long-time allies with his grift for power - and more money.