I fear this is about putting the media in control of Trump's allies. I'm betting it isn't Mark Cuban who Trump is holding off enforcing this deal for. If an imminent deal involving anyone left of center was the one in the offing, there is 0% chance that Trump would be holding off on enforcing the law. I think this is an even bigger factor than any possible graft.
TikTok, FARA … it’s all about grift and graft and the Trump protection racket. What’s his cut, I wonder … besides contributions to his “causes.”
I fear this is about putting the media in control of Trump's allies. I'm betting it isn't Mark Cuban who Trump is holding off enforcing this deal for. If an imminent deal involving anyone left of center was the one in the offing, there is 0% chance that Trump would be holding off on enforcing the law. I think this is an even bigger factor than any possible graft.
I think you may be correct: Own the media and you can stifle any criticism - Hiya, Jeff Bezos! - and then get on with the main business … of graft.