Pentagon Funds, Trump Scion Profits: Coincidence or Cronyism?
The New York Times, in its October 24, 2025 report, delicately observes that Donald Trump's son is 'poised to profit' from a new Pentagon drone proposal. This isn't just about a son's fortunate timing; it's a predictable echo of the military-industrial complex enriching political elite. Max Blumenthal's 'The Management of Savagery' meticulously details decades of such 'private' ventures blurring
lines with public office, transforming conflict zones into profit centers. One might recall Dick Cheney's Halliburton stock skyrocketing during the Iraq War—coincidence, or just good business? The mainstream media frames this as a new story of influence, but it's merely the latest iteration of a well-worn playbook for monetizing power. How many presidential kin get 'poised to profit' from
government spending without a single pundit asking about the actual cost to taxpayers, or the human cost of the very drones being peddled? It seems some families' entrepreneurial spirit always aligns perfectly with national security needs.