Trump Jr. Backed Startup Scores $600M Deal: Apparently Cronyism is Bipartisan Now
The Financial Times highlights a fascinating tale: a startup, backed by Donald Trump Jr., has clinched a staggering $600 million federal government deal. One might be forgiven for thinking such direct influence-peddling was reserved for one specific administration, yet here we are. It appears the revolving door spins just as freely, regardless of which party is allegedly 'in power,' demonstrating
that the architecture of influence remains robust, even as the faces change. This isn't an isolated incident; it's a feature, not a bug, in an ecosystem where political connections often pave the fastest route to public coffers. When scrutiny is deflected by partisan bickering, lucrative contracts quietly flow to those with the deepest ties, demonstrating that the only truly bipartisan issue in
Washington might just be profiting from public service. It raises the pointed question: how many 'drain the swamp' rallies does it take before we realize the alligators are simply changing their political jerseys?