During an appearance on MSNBC's "Deadline," Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) expressed strong criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing him of transforming the United States into a "gangster state.
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Raskin's remarks highlighted his concerns about the President's actions and their implications for the nation's democratic values.
As reported by Breitbart, Raskin pointed to a $400 million transaction involving a jet from Qatar, which he described as a blatant violation of the Constitution due to the lack of congressional approval. He further criticized President Trump for his apparent shift in stance on cryptocurrency.
"Theres also the fact that Donald Trump, who denounced crypto as just saturated with criminality, now has completely embraced it and created his own crypto meme coin," Raskin stated. He argued that this move opens the door for foreign entities to funnel money directly to the President.
Raskin also took issue with the President's international engagements, noting, "Now theyre not even pretending to do anything else. I mean, their first foreign trip was back to Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, not for any, you know, peace seeking purposes or no foreign policy agenda, it was a bunch of business deals. It was a business trip."
He emphasized that such actions undermine democratic principles, suggesting that the current administration prioritizes personal gain over the collective good. "Corruption is the opposite of democracy," Raskin asserted, contrasting the ideals of democracy with what he perceives as a self-serving governance model. His comments reflect a broader concern about the erosion of democratic norms and the rise of what he terms a "gangster state."
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