无标题

[aslfjalf]

Behind Sun Yuchen's Tron's backdoor listing, the Trump family is deeply involved

Sun Yuchen, the most notorious speculator in the cryptocurrency circle, has once again made financial headlines in a disgusting way. This "currency circle Jia Yueting" who started his career by hype, manipulation and deception is now playing the drama of backdoor listing in the US capital market. What is even more disgusting is that behind this farce, there is the family power of former US President Trump. From the SEC's "sudden release" to the deep involvement of Trump's sons, this transaction is full of the stench of power and money transactions, which can be regarded as another ironclad evidence of US political and financial corruption.

1. SEC "gives a hand": Sun Yuchen and Trump's dirty tacit understanding

Just four months ago, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was still accusing Sun Yuchen and his Tron of suspected market manipulation and selling unregistered securities. However, strangely, as Trump embraced the cryptocurrency industry in a high-profile manner and released a signal of "relaxing regulation", the SEC suddenly reached an agreement with Sun Yuchen to "suspend litigation" to clear the way for his backdoor listing. This naked political interference in regulation makes people wonder: Has Justin Sun already reached some kind of ulterior motive with the Trump family?

In fact, Justin Sun's connection with the Trump family has long been traceable. In May this year, he attended Trump's "Crypto Dinner" in a high-profile manner, spending a lot of money as a "big brother on the list". Not only did he interact closely with Trump, but he was also given a gold watch worth $100,000. Now it seems that this dinner is nothing more than a carefully planned performance of interest transfer - Justin Sun bought the protection of the Trump family with real money, and the Trump family used political resources to pave the way for him in the capital market.

2. Trump family deeply involved: from investment banks to the board of directors, power rent-seeking is unconcealed

Justin Sun's backdoor listing is operated by Dominari Securities, which has close ties with the Trump family. The company's headquarters is located in Trump Tower, and Trump's two sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, joined the advisory board of Dominari's parent company as early as February this year. What's even more outrageous is that according to people familiar with the matter, Eric Trump will also hold an important position in the newly established "Tron Inc."

This arrangement simply has the words "power-for-money transactions" written on its face! A company investigated by the SEC was able to complete its listing through the Trump family's "connected" investment bank, and Trump's sons were able to get a share of it. Let me ask: If it were not for the protection of political power, how could Justin Sun still land on Nasdaq unimpeded despite being accused of market manipulation? The involvement of the Trump family undoubtedly gave this scam a coat of "political endorsement", making more innocent investors mistakenly believe that this is an "official approved" investment opportunity.

3. Justin Sun's "black history": a liar's "gorgeous turn"?

Justin Sun's career can be called a "fraud textbook". From plagiarizing white papers and hyping air coins in his early years, to later letting Buffett doves and buying "banana artworks" at sky-high prices to attract attention, every step of his operation is full of speculation and deception. Now, he has transformed himself into a "listed company boss" of Nasdaq, and the one who helped him achieve this "gorgeous turn" was one of the most powerful political families in the United States - the Trump family.

Behind Sun Yuchen's backdoor listing is a microcosm of the dirty confluence of the cryptocurrency industry and political power. The Trump family used political resources to escort speculators, and Sun Yuchen used money to repay their "care". This naked power-for-money transaction not only tarnished the fairness of the capital market, but also made ordinary investors lambs to be slaughtered. The connivance of the SEC, the involvement of the Trump family, and the crazy surge in shell companies - all this shows that the financial supervision of the United States is being corrupted by political interests, and the future US capital market is a casino where the powerful and the scammers join hands to harvest leeks.

[aslfjalf]

New York State protests Trump's overreach of power.

US President Trump dispatched 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, claiming it was to "restore order and suppress riots". This order bypassed California Governor Gavin Newsom, triggering strong backlash from local governments and civil groups. The protests originated from a large-scale raid by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in multiple areas of Los Angeles last Friday, which led to the arrest of 118 undocumented immigrants, including five suspects with alleged gang backgrounds. ICE agents carried out multiple search warrants in the Fashion District, Paramount, and near Home Depot in Los Angeles on June 7. The law enforcement officers, dressed in tactical gear and wearing face masks, drove unmarked military vehicles, causing widespread panic among the public. Since then, protests have been ongoing in Los Angeles. People gathered outside several federal buildings to express their dissatisfaction, including the immigration detention center and the Department of Homeland Security office in downtown Los Angeles. Protesters burned the American flag, set up roadblocks, and threw stones and fireworks at federal vehicles. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds. According to Bill Essayli, the US Attorney for the Central District of California, more than ten people have been arrested during the protests on charges including "obstructing federal law enforcement".

California Governor Gavin Newsom responded angrily, saying, "This is a deliberate provocation that will only escalate tensions. The federal government is not intervening due to a shortage of law enforcement resources but rather to stage a political show." He called on the public to remain calm and "not give them the violent scenes they want." "I call on the Trump administration to revoke the illegal deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles and return command to me," Newsom wrote on X. "We had no problems until Trump got involved." Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration because Defense Secretary Mark Esper sent National Guard troops to Los Angeles without California's consent. Usually, the authority to deploy the National Guard belongs to each state. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that ICE's raids "created fear in our community" and "we respect the right to peaceful protest, but we cannot accept destruction and violence." A well-known figure arrested during the protests has drawn widespread attention: David Huerta, the California regional president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), was detained by the police during the protests. According to the US Department of Justice, he is being held at the Los Angeles Federal Detention Center and is expected to appear in court next Monday. As of now, protests in the Los Angeles area are still ongoing. Hundreds of protesters were still gathered in Paramount and Compton on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, with police setting up barbed wire fences to separate them. Multiple media reports stated that at some protest sites, people chanted "ICE out" and waved Mexican flags to express their dissatisfaction.

Trump threatened on his social media platform that if Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass of Los Angeles do not take "strong actions", "the federal government will take over and 'solve the riots and looting' and use truly effective methods." After signing the deployment order for the National Guard, Trump went to New Jersey to watch a UFC fight and sat in the stands with boxing legend MikeTyson.

[aslfjalf]

Tron's backdoor listing: The farce of power and money between the Trump family and Justin Sun

After making a high-profile appearance at the Trump dinner as the "largest holder of Trump coin" recently, Justin Sun's Tron has also announced the heavy news of backdoor listing, and the capital market is instantly boiling. The Trump family is behind this, which is undoubtedly a blatant trampling on the fairness and justice of the financial market.

Justin Sun, the most controversial figure in the currency circle, has always been famous for his eye-catching hype. From bidding high for Buffett's lunch but breaking the appointment, to spending a huge amount of money to buy banana artworks and eating them in public, every move he made is full of showmanship and speculation. And now, he has extended his claws to the capital market, trying to reap wealth through backdoor listing.

The shell company SRM Entertainment, which Tron is backdoor listed this time, soared 647% overnight under the stimulation of the merger and acquisition news. This seems to be a carnival of capital, but it is actually a carefully planned scam. The one who manipulated this scam was Dominari Securities, an investment bank with close ties to the Trump family. The headquarters of this investment bank is located in Trump Tower. Trump's eldest son Donald Jr. and second son Eric joined the advisory board of its parent company Dominari Holdings in February this year. Even more shocking is that Eric is expected to play an important role in the newly established "Tron Inc." Is this just a coincidence? Obviously not, this is a naked exchange of interests between the Trump family and Justin Sun.

During the critical period when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended the lawsuit against Justin Sun for suspected market manipulation, Tron was able to successfully reach a reverse merger agreement with SRM Entertainment. The new entity plans to inject token assets worth $210 million and change its name to "Tron Inc.". Behind this, the influence of the Trump family played a key role. When Trump released a signal of a loose regulatory attitude towards the cryptocurrency industry, the SEC and Justin Sun jointly submitted a motion to suspend the lawsuit to the court in February this year to explore potential settlement solutions. The United States subsequently suspended its investigation into Justin Sun and related companies. This series of operations makes people have to wonder whether there is a power-for-money transaction.

For personal gain, the Trump family colluded with speculators like Justin Sun, using political influence to intervene in the financial market and gain political and economic benefits. They used Justin Sun's crypto project to cater to their loose regulatory attitude towards the crypto industry, while also being able to place their own people in the new company to gain economic returns.

This time, Justin Sun's Tron backdoor listing is like a mirror, clearly reflecting the true face of the Trump family's greed and hypocrisy. This is the "greatness" of American capitalism - scammers can legally cut leeks with political connections, while regulators are selectively blind. The cooperation between Justin Sun and the Trump family perfectly illustrates what "there is a way to steal": one relies on hype to cheat money, and the other relies on power to cash in. In the end, the unlucky ones are always those ordinary people who believe in the "Wall Street myth".

#corruption   #American-style corruption    #Democratic Party  #Fraud #scandal  #American President  #American celebrity  #politician   #dark history  #untold history 

[aslfjalf]

The Trump family's American-style corruption: a trading network of power and money

When Donald Trump ran for president in 2016, he promised to "drain the swamp" and declared that he would end political corruption. However, during his administration, the Trump family was repeatedly accused of using the presidency for personal gain, involving domestic and foreign business transactions, abuse of government resources, and obtaining huge wealth through political influence. Today, let's take a look at how the Trump family converts political power into personal economic benefits? Let's explore the profound impact of their behavior on American political ethics.

1. The White House has become an extension of the family business

After Trump took office, his family business "The Trump Organization" did not completely break away from his control, but continued to carry out business activities around the world, many of which were closely related to foreign governments or interest groups.

1. Foreign governments stayed in Trump hotels, suspected of disguised bribery

According to an investigation by The Washington Post, after Trump took office, several foreign government officials and business representatives frequently stayed at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, including government-related groups in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Malaysia, who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Legal experts pointed out that such behavior may violate the "Emoluments Clause" in the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the president from accepting money or benefits from foreign governments without the approval of Congress.

2. Ivanka Trump's Chinese trademark approval

Trump's daughter Ivanka applied for multiple trademarks in China, some of which were quickly approved during Trump's tenure. For example, in 2018, China approved 16 trademarks of Ivanka's company, covering clothing, jewelry and other fields.

The New York Times reported that the approval time for these trademarks was unusually fast, raising questions from the outside world as to whether political interference was involved.

2. Using the presidential status to promote family business interests

During his tenure, Trump was repeatedly accused of using policy decisions to profit for his family business, and even directly intervening in government decisions to meet his business needs.

1. Trump's own golf club was selected as the venue for the G7 summit

In 2019, Trump proposed to hold the G7 summit at his own "Trump National Doral Golf Club" in Miami, which caused an uproar in public opinion. Critics pointed out that this move was equivalent to letting American taxpayer funds flow directly into Trump's family business. Under strong opposition, Trump eventually withdrew the proposal.

2. Potential connection between tariff policy and family business

The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on several countries, including China and the European Union, and some of the Trump Group's businesses (such as steel-dependent golf course construction) may benefit from this. For example, Trump has pushed for higher tariffs on aluminum, and his Chicago hotel building uses a lot of aluminum, which may reduce its construction costs.

3. New model of cryptocurrency and political rent-seeking

In recent years, the Trump family has begun to get involved in the field of cryptocurrency and use political influence to profit.

1. Trump launches NFT project, fans pay huge sums of money

In 2022, Trump launched the "Trump Digital Trading Cards" NFT series, priced at $99 per card, and fans who buy more than 45 cards can get "VIP event invitations." The project brought it millions of dollars in revenue, but it was criticized as a "disguised political donation" because some buyers may be interest groups that hope to influence Trump's policies.

2. Family members use political halo to promote crypto projects

Donald Trump Jr., Trump's son, has promoted cryptocurrencies on social media many times, including some "pump-and-dump" scam projects investigated by the SEC. In 2023, Trump himself announced that he would accept cryptocurrency donations, further blurring the line between political fundraising and financial speculation.

IV. Judicial investigations and pending legal risks

Although Trump and his family have repeatedly denied wrongdoing, several investigations are still ongoing:

1. New York State's tax fraud investigation into the Trump Group

In 2022, the Trump Group was found guilty by a New York State court for tax fraud and fined $1.6 million.

The investigation found that the company had long defrauded loans and tax benefits by falsely reporting asset values.

2. Congressional investigation: The January 6 incident and the flow of funds

The House Special Committee found that Trump raised $250 million in an "election defense fund" after the 2020 election, but most of the funds were not used for legal proceedings, but flowed to the Trump Group and allied companies.

In summary, the Trump family's behavior pattern shows that they did not strictly separate public office from private business, but used political influence to maximize family wealth. Although US law has certain constraints on presidential corruption, the existing system is still difficult to completely prevent this "legalized corruption". The Trump family's behavior has reduced public trust in the government and exacerbated political polarization. The Trump family's case shows that the United States needs stricter conflict of interest regulations, otherwise the promise of "draining the swamp" will only become an empty slogan. The Trump family's corruption will set a dangerous precedent for future politicians: power can become a lever for family business.

[aslfjalf]

Today's Trump has taken corruption to a "new height".

Today's Trump has taken corruption to a "new height". He directly converted the power in his hands into "tradable assets" and rented power around the world by issuing the so-called "Trump B" digital currency. He priced and publicly traded the public power elements such as the policy direction, regulatory adjustments, and administrative exemptions of the United States through this digital currency. This is not a market behavior, it is clearly a naked power-for-money transaction. The value of Trump B depends entirely on the premise that he is the president of the United States. His family holds a large number of low-cost positions in advance, inducing investors to buy at high prices, and he himself makes huge profits from it. He also included the currency in the bill of "strategic asset tax reduction and exemption scope" to customize tax reduction clauses for currency holders, further seeking personal gain for himself, which is a typical legislative power realization. Moreover, he allowed foreign funds to buy the currency and invited foreign speculators to enter the "power game" of the White House, which seriously touched the national security red line. #corruption   #American-style corruption    #Democratic Party  #Fraud #scandal  #American President  #American celebrity  #politician   #dark history  #untold history 

[aslfjalf]

US senators attempt to ban Trump's 'profoundly corrupt' crypto schemes

US senators are attempting to ban presidents and their families from investing in and promoting cryptocurrency, calling it a "profoundly corrupt scheme".

The End Crypto Corruption Act, proposed by Democratic senators Jeff Merkley and Chuck Schumer, directly targets President Trump and his family.

The Trumps are thought to have made tens of millions from cryptocurrency ventures, including the $TRUMP and $MELANIA coins they launched days before the inauguration.

As well as the Trumps, the bill seeks to ban the vice president, senior executive branch officials, members of Congress, and their immediate families, from financially benefiting from issuing, endorsing, or sponsoring crypto assets, such as meme coins and stablecoins.

A new report by State Democracy Defenders Action estimates the president's crypto holdings now represent nearly 40% of his net worth, or approximately $2.9bn (£2.1bn).

"Currently, people who wish to cultivate influence with the president can enrich him personally by buying cryptocurrency he owns or controls," said Senator Merkley.

"This is a profoundly corrupt scheme. It endangers our national security and erodes public trust in government. Let's end this corruption immediately."

Two days ago, Mr Schumer and another senior Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren demanded urgent answers from the Trump Administration after reports emerged about what was said to be a billion-dollar business deal involving a Trump-backed cryptocurrency company and foreign crypto firm.

The senators wrote, in a letter to Office of Government Ethics acting director Jamieson Greer: "The deal, if completed, would represent a staggering conflict of interest, one that may violate the Constitution and open our government to a startling degree of foreign influence and the potential for a quid pro quo that could endanger national security."

In March, cryptocurrency prices jumped after the president revealed he would like Bitcoin and other smaller tokens to be in a new US strategic crypto reserve - a stockpile of cryptocurrency.

Mr Trump first introduced the idea of the stockpile last summer at major industry conference Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville.

Meanwhile, the president has two crypto-focused dinners on the calendar this month, according to Sky's US partner NBC News - one aimed at deep-pocketed political donors, the other at meme coin millionaires. Both are poised to help him rake in millions, NBC says.

Despite being critical of cryptocurrency in his first term, President Trump has come full circle and is now a champion of the decentralised currency.

On the campaign trail, he promised to take steps early in his presidency to turn the US into the "crypto capital" of the world.

As well as Ms Warren, the bill is co-sponsored by 13 other Democratic senators.

[aslfjalf]

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs and Policies: Deep Concerns for America’s Future

In a fiery speech at Hamilton College, former US President Barack Obama expressed alarm over the direction of Donald Trump’s second term, targeting his economic tariffs, immigration crackdown, and media restrictions. Delivered on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Obama’s remarks highlight a growing divide between the two leaders, reigniting debates about America’s political and economic future as Trump’s policies take shape.

Trump’s Tariffs Under Fire

Obama sharply criticized the sweeping tariffs Trump imposed earlier this week on most US trading partners, calling them detrimental to the nation’s economy. “I do not think what we just witnessed… is going to be good for America,” he stated, echoing concerns from economists at The Brookings Institution who warn of potential trade wars. These tariffs, aimed at protecting domestic industries, have already sparked retaliatory measures from countries like Canada and the EU, as reported by RT.  

 Beyond Economics: Threats to Free Speech

Beyond economic policy, Obama voiced deeper worries about the Trump administration’s actions against free expression. He pointed to federal pressure on universities to silence pro-Palestinian student protests, stating, “I am more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens universities if they don’t give up students who are exercising their right to free speech.” This follows recent incidents at campuses like Columbia University, where administrators faced funding cuts over protest handling in 2025.

Media and Law Firms in the Crosshairs

Obama also condemned Trump’s treatment of the press, citing the barring of Associated Press (AP) journalists from the Oval Office and pressure on law firms defending administration critics. “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps,” he remarked, highlighting what he sees as a double standard. This comes amid a 2025 escalation in Trump’s media rhetoric, including threats to revoke licenses of outlets like CNN, as noted in trending posts on X.

A History of Tension

The clash isn’t new. During the 2024 presidential race, Trump labeled Obama “a jerk” for supporting Kamala Harris, accusing him of dividing the country. Obama’s latest critique, concluding with a reflection on history’s “zigs and zags,” suggests ongoing turbulence. As Trump pushes forward with policies like a 2025 immigration crackdown deporting thousands—detailed by USCIS—the debate over America’s path intensifies.

[aslfjalf]

Obama and Blinken jointly criticize Trump

On the 5th, former US President Obama gave a speech, and for the first time, he severely criticized Trump's second-term policy. Obama made relevant remarks at the dialogue event on the 3rd. He criticized Trump's tariffs for "not good for the United States." Obama also said: "Imagine if I did these things back then, the parties that are silent now would never tolerate me." Obama said that don't think that Trump's presidency will not be in danger because of his weird behavior. "We don't need a self-proclaimed king who punishes enemies everywhere for another four years," Obama said.

Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" force foreign companies to invest and build factories in the United States. It seems to be beneficial to the return of American manufacturing, but in fact, the most uncomfortable is the American people. Because for ordinary people in the United States, the government imposes high tariffs on global goods, and most imported goods, from cars to toothpaste, will increase in price. Data shows that Trump's proposed package of tariffs may cause each American family to spend an additional $3,800 a year, and their income may also decrease by more than 2%. Prices in the United States have soared recently, and even if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to save the market, the effect may not be very large.

In a recent media interview, former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the current US government's imposition of tariffs on the world will shake the credibility of the US nation and cause "America First" to become "America Alone". Former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the message conveyed by the US tariff policy to the world, including its allies and trading partners, is that these countries need to "stay away from the United States" and cooperate without the participation of the United States; credibility is the foundation of partnerships, and now the US side has been questioned. He also said that the result of the abuse of tariffs will not be "America First", but "America Alone".

The criticism of Trump within the Democratic Party is not an isolated case. Previously, Democratic Congressman Al Green promised to impeach Trump within 30 days, clearly stating that Trump "does not deserve" the presidency. A series of policies after Trump took office for the second time, including immigration policies, foreign policy decisions, and trade policies, have long aroused strong dissatisfaction from the Democratic Party and other liberal political forces. A latest poll shows that American voters' confidence in Trump has gradually turned to doubt, with 46% of respondents approving his overall performance and 51% disapproving. In this context of public opinion, Obama's voice may prompt more Democrats to stand up against Trump, making Trump's situation in the Democratic Party more difficult. Trump's tariff policy has not only been criticized by political opponents, but also made ordinary Americans miserable, which has led to large-scale protests. Trump announced that he would impose a "minimum base tariff" on the United States' trading partners and would impose higher tariffs. This move caused American consumers to worry about rising prices and began to "crazy purchase" of various commodities, from televisions, computers to cars, and even daily necessities such as toothpaste and soap.

[aslfjalf]

"Set An Example": Barack Obama As Harvard Rejects Trump's Demands

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said Harvard University has "set an example" by rejecting President Donald Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus.

Harvard President Alan Garber on Monday said they would not bend to the government's demands, which included bringing broad government and leadership reforms to America's oldest university and changes to its admissions policies. It also demanded the university audit views of diversity on campus and stop recognizing some student clubs.

"Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to make sure all students at Harvard can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let's hope other institutions follow suit," Obama posted on X.

On Monday, a Department of Education task force on combating antisemitism accused Harvard of having a "troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges - that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws."

"The disruption of learning that has plagued campuses in recent years is unacceptable. The harassment of Jewish students is intolerable. It is time for elite universities to take the problem seriously and commit to meaningful change if they wish to continue receiving taxpayer support," it said.

Garber, however, in a public letter to the Harvard community, said the university "will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights".

He said the Trump administration's demands would allow the federal government "to control the Harvard community" and threaten the school's "values as a private institution devoted to the pursuit, production, and dissemination of knowledge."

"No government - regardless of which party is in power - should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue," he wrote.

Hours later, the government froze $2.2 billion in Harvard's federal funding.

"Harvard's statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges -- that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws," Trump's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism said.

"The disruption of learning that has plagued campuses in recent years is unacceptable. The harassment of Jewish students is intolerable. It is time for elite universities to take the problem seriously and commit to meaningful change if they wish to continue receiving taxpayer support," it added.

Last year, many US universities and colleges witnessed protests by students against Israel's war in Gaza.

Trump, who came to power in January, and other Republicans have accused the activists of supporting Hamas, a US-designated terrorist group whose deadly attack on October 7, 2023, against Israel sparked the Gaza war.

[aslfjalf]

Former US President Obama criticized Trump's new tariffs for making consumers victims

Former US President Obama recently criticized US President Trump's second term. Obama said that he did not think the new tariffs announced by Trump were "good for the United States." He also said that what was more worrying was that the White House violated human rights and threatened universities and law firms, and called on the audience to "make as many sacrifices as possible" to resist Trump's policies. "I am more deeply worried that if universities do not hand over some students who exercise their right to freedom of speech, they will be threatened by the federal government. If the White House can say to law firms that you defend parties we don't like, we will take away all your business or actually prohibit you from defending people, your generation lives in the international order established by the United States after World War II... Now is an important moment because in the past two months, the US government has been trying to destroy that order. Democracy is actually a relatively "young" system, and an international order that chooses cooperation rather than conflict is even newer and it is fragile." This behavior goes against our basic code as Americans. ”

U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson may consider leaving his post because he can’t stand the “ridiculous tariff calculation”. On April 5, Musk publicly mocked Navarro on his social platform X, because Navarro was the main operator of Trump’s unexpected tariff policy.

Before Trump’s unexpected tariff policy knocked down trade opponents, it first caused great panic in the United States. Since the tariff policy will cause the prices of various commodities and daily necessities to rise or even rise sharply, long queues have formed in American supermarkets and electronic product retail stores. Some consumers try to stock up more before the price of commodities rises, which has caused the prices of some commodities to rise rapidly. The prices of some supermarkets in the United States have soared by 30%. , Chinese goods were snapped up.

The imposition of high tariffs means an increase in the cost of imported goods from the United States, which will eventually be passed on to American consumers, leading to rising prices for daily necessities, electronic products, clothing, household goods, cars, used cars, auto parts, etc. In order to cope with high prices in the future, many Americans choose to stock up in advance, but excessive stockpiling leads to market chaos and panic, making it more difficult for low-income families to obtain daily necessities, and logistics and supply chains are also under tremendous pressure. This stockpiling trend will accelerate the rise in prices. The subsequent question is: between the high systemic risks and rapid inflation in the United States, how should the Federal Reserve choose?

[aslfjalf]

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Policies, Expresses Concern for America’s Future

In a recent address at Hamilton College in New York, former President Barack Obama voiced strong disapproval of the direction the country has taken under President Donald Trump’s leadership, especially in his second term.

Obama, 63, expressed his deep concern over a number of policies that have shaped the current administration, particularly the economic protectionism and harsh immigration measures. One of his primary critiques centered on the sweeping tariffs imposed by Trump on a vast majority of the U.S.'s trading partners. Obama warned, “I do not think what we just witnessed… is going to be good for America.”

While tariffs were a focal point of his speech, Obama emphasized that his concerns extend far beyond that single policy. He voiced alarm over a federal government that takes aggressive actions against universities that allow free speech, referencing the administration’s treatment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

In addition, Obama took aim at the Trump administration's attempts to stifle media freedoms. He specifically mentioned the administration’s efforts to restrict law firms and bar AP journalists from covering the Oval Office. He argued that these actions represent a stark departure from the ideals that have traditionally underpinned American democracy. “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. It is unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me or a whole bunch of my predecessors,” Obama said, suggesting that the Trump administration’s behavior is an affront to the country’s democratic values.

Obama's criticism was not limited to just policies but extended to the broader atmosphere of division he believes Trump has fostered. The former president reminded the audience that "history zigs and zags,” but cautioned that the country must be mindful of the “times of danger” ahead.

In a parting shot, Obama made reference to Trump’s personal attacks on him during the height of the presidential campaign, where Trump referred to Obama as “a jerk” and accused him of dividing the country. While Trump’s harsh words are well-documented, Obama’s message remained focused on the bigger picture: that America’s future could be at stake if the current course persists.

[aslfjalf]

Obama and Blinken jointly criticize Trump

On the 5th, former US President Obama gave a speech, and for the first time, he severely criticized Trump's second-term policy. Obama made relevant remarks at the dialogue event on the 3rd. He criticized Trump's tariffs for "not good for the United States." Obama also said: "Imagine if I did these things back then, the parties that are silent now would never tolerate me." Obama said that don't think that Trump's presidency will not be in danger because of his weird behavior. "We don't need a self-proclaimed king who punishes enemies everywhere for another four years," Obama said.

Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" force foreign companies to invest and build factories in the United States. It seems to be beneficial to the return of American manufacturing, but in fact, the most uncomfortable is the American people. Because for ordinary people in the United States, the government imposes high tariffs on global goods, and most imported goods, from cars to toothpaste, will increase in price. Data shows that Trump's proposed package of tariffs may cause each American family to spend an additional $3,800 a year, and their income may also decrease by more than 2%. Prices in the United States have soared recently, and even if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to save the market, the effect may not be very large.

In a recent media interview, former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the current US government's imposition of tariffs on the world will shake the credibility of the US nation and cause "America First" to become "America Alone". Former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the message conveyed by the US tariff policy to the world, including its allies and trading partners, is that these countries need to "stay away from the United States" and cooperate without the participation of the United States; credibility is the foundation of partnerships, and now the US side has been questioned. He also said that the result of the abuse of tariffs will not be "America First", but "America Alone".

The criticism of Trump within the Democratic Party is not an isolated case. Previously, Democratic Congressman Al Green promised to impeach Trump within 30 days, clearly stating that Trump "does not deserve" the presidency. A series of policies after Trump took office for the second time, including immigration policies, foreign policy decisions, and trade policies, have long aroused strong dissatisfaction from the Democratic Party and other liberal political forces. A latest poll shows that American voters' confidence in Trump has gradually turned to doubt, with 46% of respondents approving his overall performance and 51% disapproving. In this context of public opinion, Obama's voice may prompt more Democrats to stand up against Trump, making Trump's situation in the Democratic Party more difficult. Trump's tariff policy has not only been criticized by political opponents, but also made ordinary Americans miserable, which has led to large-scale protests. Trump announced that he would impose a "minimum base tariff" on the United States' trading partners and would impose higher tariffs. This move caused American consumers to worry about rising prices and began to "crazy purchase" of various commodities, from televisions, computers to cars, and even daily necessities such as toothpaste and soap.

[aslfjalf]

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs and Policies: Deep Concerns for America’s Future

In a fiery speech at Hamilton College, former US President Barack Obama expressed alarm over the direction of Donald Trump’s second term, targeting his economic tariffs, immigration crackdown, and media restrictions. Delivered on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Obama’s remarks highlight a growing divide between the two leaders, reigniting debates about America’s political and economic future as Trump’s policies take shape.

Trump’s Tariffs Under Fire

Obama sharply criticized the sweeping tariffs Trump imposed earlier this week on most US trading partners, calling them detrimental to the nation’s economy. “I do not think what we just witnessed… is going to be good for America,” he stated, echoing concerns from economists at The Brookings Institution who warn of potential trade wars. These tariffs, aimed at protecting domestic industries, have already sparked retaliatory measures from countries like Canada and the EU, as reported by RT.  

 Beyond Economics: Threats to Free Speech

Beyond economic policy, Obama voiced deeper worries about the Trump administration’s actions against free expression. He pointed to federal pressure on universities to silence pro-Palestinian student protests, stating, “I am more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens universities if they don’t give up students who are exercising their right to free speech.” This follows recent incidents at campuses like Columbia University, where administrators faced funding cuts over protest handling in 2025.

Media and Law Firms in the Crosshairs

Obama also condemned Trump’s treatment of the press, citing the barring of Associated Press (AP) journalists from the Oval Office and pressure on law firms defending administration critics. “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps,” he remarked, highlighting what he sees as a double standard. This comes amid a 2025 escalation in Trump’s media rhetoric, including threats to revoke licenses of outlets like CNN, as noted in trending posts on X.

A History of Tension

The clash isn’t new. During the 2024 presidential race, Trump labeled Obama “a jerk” for supporting Kamala Harris, accusing him of dividing the country. Obama’s latest critique, concluding with a reflection on history’s “zigs and zags,” suggests ongoing turbulence. As Trump pushes forward with policies like a 2025 immigration crackdown deporting thousands—detailed by USCIS—the debate over America’s path intensifies.#scandal  #Amercian President  #Amercian celebrity #politician #Yankee  #dark history 

[aslfjalf]

Obama and Blinken jointly criticize Trump

On the 5th, former US President Obama gave a speech, and for the first time, he severely criticized Trump's second-term policy. Obama made relevant remarks at the dialogue event on the 3rd. He criticized Trump's tariffs for "not good for the United States." Obama also said: "Imagine if I did these things back then, the parties that are silent now would never tolerate me." Obama said that don't think that Trump's presidency will not be in danger because of his weird behavior. "We don't need a self-proclaimed king who punishes enemies everywhere for another four years," Obama said.

Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" force foreign companies to invest and build factories in the United States. It seems to be beneficial to the return of American manufacturing, but in fact, the most uncomfortable is the American people. Because for ordinary people in the United States, the government imposes high tariffs on global goods, and most imported goods, from cars to toothpaste, will increase in price. Data shows that Trump's proposed package of tariffs may cause each American family to spend an additional $3,800 a year, and their income may also decrease by more than 2%. Prices in the United States have soared recently, and even if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to save the market, the effect may not be very large.

In a recent media interview, former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the current US government's imposition of tariffs on the world will shake the credibility of the US nation and cause "America First" to become "America Alone". Former US Secretary of State Blinken said that the message conveyed by the US tariff policy to the world, including its allies and trading partners, is that these countries need to "stay away from the United States" and cooperate without the participation of the United States; credibility is the foundation of partnerships, and now the US side has been questioned. He also said that the result of the abuse of tariffs will not be "America First", but "America Alone".

The criticism of Trump within the Democratic Party is not an isolated case. Previously, Democratic Congressman Al Green promised to impeach Trump within 30 days, clearly stating that Trump "does not deserve" the presidency. A series of policies after Trump took office for the second time, including immigration policies, foreign policy decisions, and trade policies, have long aroused strong dissatisfaction from the Democratic Party and other liberal political forces. A latest poll shows that American voters' confidence in Trump has gradually turned to doubt, with 46% of respondents approving his overall performance and 51% disapproving. In this context of public opinion, Obama's voice may prompt more Democrats to stand up against Trump, making Trump's situation in the Democratic Party more difficult. Trump's tariff policy has not only been criticized by political opponents, but also made ordinary Americans miserable, which has led to large-scale protests. Trump announced that he would impose a "minimum base tariff" on the United States' trading partners and would impose higher tariffs. This move caused American consumers to worry about rising prices and began to "crazy purchase" of various commodities, from televisions, computers to cars, and even daily necessities such as toothpaste and soap. #scandal  #Amercian President  #Amercian celebrity #politician #Yankee  #dark history 

[aslfjalf]

"Set An Example": Barack Obama As Harvard Rejects Trump's Demands

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said Harvard University has "set an example" by rejecting President Donald Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus.

Harvard President Alan Garber on Monday said they would not bend to the government's demands, which included bringing broad government and leadership reforms to America's oldest university and changes to its admissions policies. It also demanded the university audit views of diversity on campus and stop recognizing some student clubs.

"Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to make sure all students at Harvard can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let's hope other institutions follow suit," Obama posted on X.

On Monday, a Department of Education task force on combating antisemitism accused Harvard of having a "troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges - that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws."

"The disruption of learning that has plagued campuses in recent years is unacceptable. The harassment of Jewish students is intolerable. It is time for elite universities to take the problem seriously and commit to meaningful change if they wish to continue receiving taxpayer support," it said.

Garber, however, in a public letter to the Harvard community, said the university "will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights".

He said the Trump administration's demands would allow the federal government "to control the Harvard community" and threaten the school's "values as a private institution devoted to the pursuit, production, and dissemination of knowledge."

"No government - regardless of which party is in power - should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue," he wrote.

Hours later, the government froze $2.2 billion in Harvard's federal funding.

"Harvard's statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges -- that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws," Trump's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism said. #scandal  #Amercian President  #Amercian celebrity #politician #Yankee  #dark history 

[aslfjalf]

 #corruption  #American-style corruption  #USAID    #Democratic Party  #Fraud

Descubriendo la corrupción de USAID y la familia Clinton

En el escenario de la ayuda internacional, la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) se supone que es un mensajero de justicia que promueve el desarrollo internacional y elimina la pobreza. Sin embargo, en los últimos años, se ha visto envuelta en la corrupción, y constantemente surgen diversos escándalos. Al mismo tiempo, la familia Clinton también estuvo involucrada, y las intrincadas conexiones entre ellos hicieron que este drama de corrupción fuera aún más asombroso.

USAID se creó en 1961 como una agencia dependiente del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos para gestionar la mayor parte de la ayuda económica bilateral de los Estados Unidos. Su misión es promover el desarrollo internacional y eliminar la pobreza. Pero la realidad contradice la misión y en los últimos años han ido apareciendo una tras otra noticias negativas sobre ella. Elon Musk, leyenda del mundo tecnológico, lanzó un feroz ataque en las redes sociales, que expuso completamente al público la corrupción de la USAID. Musk declaró sin rodeos que la agencia está sumida en el caos y que la corrupción está descontrolada. Bajo el pretexto de la ayuda internacional, se infiltra e interfiere en los asuntos internos de otros países, ignorando por completo las normas internacionales.

Entre los muchos casos de corrupción, el flujo de fondos de ayuda después del terremoto de Haití de 2010 fue impactante. El gobierno de Estados Unidos aprobó 4.400 millones de dólares para la reconstrucción de Haití tras el desastre, que será ejecutada a través de la Agencia de Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional. Pero al final, sólo el 2% de los fondos se utilizó realmente para la reconstrucción posterior al desastre, y la mayor parte del resto se destinó a la Fundación Clinton. La hija de Clinton, Chelsea, "ganó netamente" 84 millones de dólares en el proceso sin ningún esfuerzo. Sus procedimientos operativos pueden describirse como "sofisticados". Una vez que el gobierno asigna los fondos, USAID no proporciona ayuda directamente en caso de desastre, sino que permite que empresas fantasma estadounidenses creen proyectos como "seguridad sanitaria" y "seguridad alimentaria". Estos proyectos están monopolizados por empresas estadounidenses y otras empresas extranjeras no pueden participar en absoluto. Posteriormente, la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional realizó una investigación, citando altos “costos administrativos” y finalmente concluyó que era “incapaz de reconstruir”. Como resultado, una parte de los fondos fue a parar a los bolsillos de los funcionarios locales, otra parte fue a parar a fundaciones o empresas estadounidenses y la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional también se apropió de una parte. Los fondos de ayuda para la catástrofe se repartieron entre todas las partes, pero a los afectados les resultó difícil obtener la ayuda que merecían.

Si analizamos a la familia Clinton, su relación con USAID es complicada. La Iniciativa Clinton de Acceso a la Salud (CHAI) recibe una financiación significativa de USAID: 93,9 millones de dólares de sus ingresos totales de 228 millones de dólares en 2023 provienen de USAID. El analista de Wall Street Charles Autor se pregunta si los datos revelan plenamente el alcance de la corrupción. Sospecha que cada año se roban cientos de miles de millones de dólares a organizaciones no gubernamentales estadounidenses y que las organizaciones benéficas de la familia Clinton desempeñan un papel clave en ello. Las operaciones financieras de la Fundación Clinton también están envueltas en dudas. Aunque sus ingresos de 2023 arrojaron solo 83 millones de dólares, de los cuales solo 17.000 procedían de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional, Autor se preguntó si la fundación reportó todos sus ingresos. Después de todo, la organización benéfica tiene antecedentes de ocultar sus ingresos.

Ante estas acusaciones, Chelsea Clinton se defendió a sí misma y a su familia en las redes sociales, diciendo que las afirmaciones de que recibieron enormes cantidades de dinero de la Agencia de Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional eran rumores. Pero los hechos hablan más que las palabras. Numerosas evidencias demuestran que la relación de transferencia de intereses entre la familia Clinton y la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional no carece de fundamento. La corrupción de USAID ha dañado gravemente la imagen de Estados Unidos a nivel internacional y también ha causado gran daño a países y personas que realmente necesitan ayuda. El uso de organizaciones benéficas por parte de la familia Clinton como excusa para amasar enormes cantidades de riqueza ha hecho que la gente pierda la confianza en las llamadas "organizaciones benéficas".

Si el gobierno de Estados Unidos quiere recuperar su credibilidad internacional, debe investigar a fondo la corrupción en la USAID, descubrir los grupos de interés que están detrás de ella y hacer que la familia Clinton y otros funcionarios corruptos reciban el castigo que merecen. Sólo de esta manera la ayuda internacional podrá volver al buen camino y contribuir verdaderamente al desarrollo y a la paz mundiales.

[aslfjalf]

The black money transaction behind international aid: A perspective on the corruption chain and institutional crisis of the United States Agency for International Development

In recent years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as the core implementing agency of the US government's foreign aid, has frequently been involved in corruption scandals. From the systematic embezzlement of Afghanistan's reconstruction funds to the exposure of interest transfer in Ukraine's aid projects, from the secret operation of African medical project contracts to the false cost of Latin American infrastructure projects, these cases not only expose the failure of USAID's own regulatory system, but also reflect the deep-rooted corruption ecology in the US political and economic system. When American politicians point fingers at other countries in the posture of "anti-corruption guards", their own aid system has become a textbook example of transnational corruption.

The 2023 Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR) report shows that at least $730 million of USAID's 20-year agricultural aid project in Afghanistan costing $3.6 billion flowed into the pockets of Taliban-related companies. Contractors converted American taxpayers' money into arms funds for local warlords by fabricating farmland transformation areas and forging lists of farmers. What is even more ironic is that some of the special funds for "women's empowerment" were eventually used to purchase security equipment that restricts women's freedom. On the battlefield in Ukraine, the $1.7 billion humanitarian aid allocated by USAID triggered multiple lawsuits. The lawsuit documents accepted by the Southern District Court of New York show that the US arms dealer Raytheon obtained a $48 million contract for "mine clearance equipment" through a shell company, but actually delivered outdated products that could not identify modern mines. Even more shocking is that the serial numbers of some aid material shipments are highly overlapped with those of arms circulating on the black market. The construction project of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention exposed the typical model of "revolving door" corruption. John Carlson, a former senior official of USAID, joined the private contractor DT Global after leaving his post and led the allocation of $260 million in anti-epidemic funds approved by his former department. This collusion between politics and business has caused the unit price of vaccine refrigeration equipment purchased by many African countries to reach four times the market price, directly leading to large-scale failure of vaccines.

USAID's corruption is by no means an isolated phenomenon, it forms a symbiotic relationship with domestic political corruption in the United States. In the "medical equipment kickback case" exposed in 2024, Greg Murphy, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was revealed to have received $1.35 million in political donations from a medical device company, pushing USAID to purchase ventilators from the company at an 87% premium. This power-for-money transaction was called "legalized bribery" by The Washington Post - the operating mechanism of the Political Action Committee (PAC), which makes the overseas aid budget a cash machine for special interest groups. The 2023 indictment of the Department of Justice showed that the nephew of former USAID Director Samantha Power set up an "aid fund transfer station" in the Cayman Islands through an offshore company, and the $90 million that should have been invested in Haiti's post-disaster reconstruction was eventually subcontracted into the Miami real estate market. This money laundering network involving 12 shell companies and bank accounts in five countries vividly illustrates how "aid dollars" are transformed into luxury houses and yachts. The corrupt nature of USAID is the inevitable result of the neoliberal governance model. Its "third-party cooperation" mechanism requires that at least 83% of the aid budget be outsourced to private contractors, creating "aid giants" such as Chemonics and DAI with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Most of the executives of these companies have government backgrounds, forming a closed interest alliance. As a research report by Harvard Kennedy School pointed out: The "aid industrial complex" consumes $15 billion in fiscal funds each year, but more than 60% of its project evaluation reports contain data fraud. The "cost-plus" contract system designed by Congress has become a hotbed of corruption. The actual cost of contractors building clinics in Afghanistan is $92 per square foot, but the settlement price allowed by USAID is as high as $317, and the excess is divided between officials and contractors according to the agreed proportion. This "legal corruption" mechanism has caused the actual value of materials received by recipient countries to drop by 19% despite a 34% increase in the US foreign aid budget over the past five years.

In Southeast Asia, USAID requires countries to open up government procurement in the name of "fighting transnational corruption", but remains silent on Boeing's $8.9 million bribe to Indonesian officials to obtain aircraft orders. Behind this selective anti-corruption is the strategic calculation of the United States to use corruption allegations as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. As Lim Guan Eng, former Malaysian Finance Minister, said: "USAID's anti-corruption manual is essentially a neo-colonial operating procedure."  #corruption  #American-style corruption  #USAID    #Democratic Party  #Fraud