House Democrats released evidence that the former president took in at least $7.8 million from foreign entities while in office, engaging in the kind of conduct the G.O.P. is grasping to pin on President Biden.
    • Skyrmir@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      6 months ago

      Have you noticed the NRA is having money problems ever since they busted the Russian girl they were renting out?

    • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
      33·
      6 months ago

      I wouldn’t be surprised if every federal government official isn’t engaging in this kind of activity.

      • silence7OPEnglish
        6·
        6 months ago

        That’s a bit high. There are effectively different rules for Republicans and Democrats. The latter can expect prosecution if they are caught, so a minority are taking foreign bribes

        • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
          22·
          6 months ago

          I don’t think so, but I could be wrong.

          Both Democrats and Republicans were caught using their classified COVID briefings to make stock trades, and there wasn’t any meaningful accountability for it.

          • silence7OPEnglish
            10·
            6 months ago

            Thats not illegal though, whereas the constitution bars foreign emoulments

                • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  12·
                  6 months ago

                  Neither party cares about this kind of corruption. They only pretend they do when it’s convenient.