The Corrupting Influence of Power The staggering wealth amassed by Donald Trump during his second presidency is a stark reminder that, in the words of Princeton historian Julian Zelizer, "the precedent is dangerous in general, as we are moving to a virtually unregulated era where there will be unending opportunities for corruption.
" Trump's brazen monetization of his office has far exceeded any other president's tenure, raising red flags about the fate of American democracy. Trump has generated at least $1.
4 billion from his crypto ventures last year and is pushing a new scheme through his Truth Social business that offers wealthy buyers special early access to his posts for a fee of $100,000 per month.