How Donald Trump Fleeced America: A Scathing Indictment of the 45th President's Financial Misdeeds

In his explosive new book, "How Donald Trump Fleeced America: And Enriched Himself and His Family," award-winning investigative journalist John Smith paints a damning portrait of the former president's financial dealings. Through meticulously researched evidence and insider accounts, Smith exposes a pattern of self-enrichment and corruption that spans Trump's entire career.

Trump's Business Empire: A House of Cards

Smith delves into the murky depths of Trump's vast business empire, revealing a tangled web of bankruptcies, failed ventures, and questionable financial maneuvers. He paints a picture of a serial entrepreneur driven more by greed than competence, whose businesses often left behind a trail of unpaid creditors and disillusioned investors.

The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family

by David Cay Johnston

4.6 out of 5

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One glaring example is Trump's casino empire in Atlantic City. Smith documents how Trump's reckless spending and mismanagement led to multiple bankruptcies, leaving investors and workers holding the bag. The author also sheds light on Trump's involvement in fraudulent schemes, such as his Trump University, which defrauded students out of millions of dollars.

Milking the Presidency for Personal Gain

But Smith's revelations extend far beyond Trump's business ventures. He uncovers how the former president shamelessly exploited his position as president to enrich himself and his family.

For instance, Smith details how Trump used the presidency to promote his family's businesses, from hosting foreign dignitaries at his Mar-a-Lago resort to granting lucrative government contracts to his daughter Ivanka's company. He also reveals how Trump diverted taxpayer funds to his own businesses, such as using his presidential visits to generate revenue for his hotels.

Political Corruption at Its Peak

Smith goes on to expose the systemic corruption that permeated Trump's administration. He documents how Trump appointed unqualified cronies to key government positions, rewarding them with lavish benefits and turning a blind eye to their ethical violations.

The author also delves into the disturbing connections between Trump's administration and foreign governments. Smith provides evidence of shady deals and undisclosed conflicts of interest, painting a picture of a president who put his personal financial interests ahead of the nation's best interests.

The Aftermath: Tax Avoidance and Legacy Tarnished

The book concludes with an examination of Trump's tax avoidance tactics and the lasting impact of his presidency on America's fiscal health. Smith reveals how Trump employed aggressive tax loopholes to shield his vast wealth from the IRS, while simultaneously passing tax cuts that benefited the wealthy at the expense of ordinary Americans.

Smith argues that Trump's legacy will be forever tainted by his corrupt financial practices and his disregard for ethical norms. The author warns that the lessons learned from Trump's presidency must not be forgotten, lest America fall prey to similar abuses of power in the future.

"How Donald Trump Fleeced America" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true extent of the 45th president's financial misdeeds. John Smith's meticulous research and damning evidence lay bare the shocking truth about Trump's insatiable greed and his willingness to betray the public trust for personal gain.

This book is an essential contribution to the historical record, providing an invaluable account of one of the most corrupt presidencies in American history. It serves as a stark warning against the dangers of unbridled ambition and the corrosive effects of unchecked power.

The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family

by David Cay Johnston

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1507 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	241 pages

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