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Tue, December 10, 2024

'Government of the billionaires': Trump's new pitch triggers explosive outcry


Published on 2024-12-10 17:20:48 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump's proposed new arrangement for any company looking to expand in America garnered immediate suspicion and criticism Tuesday on social media. In a post to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent comments at a private event in Florida, where he suggested that the U.S. government should be run like a business, specifically citing Elon Musk's management style at Tesla and SpaceX as a model. Trump's remarks have sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing that his vision could lead to a government that prioritizes profit over public welfare, potentially undermining democratic principles. The backlash includes concerns over the implications of such a governance model, where decisions might favor the wealthy and corporate interests, potentially leading to policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of the general populace. This has ignited a debate about the role of business leaders in government and the potential erosion of checks and balances in favor of a more autocratic, business-oriented approach to governance.

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