Get While the Gettin’s Good

Why do so many individuals and organizations seem to be cool with the protagonist of today’s top story, even as he plots to damage democracy? Because, in a transactional system, short-term gains outweigh longterm risks. WSJ (Gift Article): The Mystery Money Powering Trump’s Second Term. “The president and his allies have built a network of groups financed by wealthy donors and businesses that is advancing his priorities with little public disclosure.”

+ It may not be pretty, but it works. Trump quietly clears the road for Musk’s Cybercab.