Trump’s “F-ck You, Pay Me” Presidency: A Nation for Sale?
President Trump’s second term has been characterized by a “fuck you, pay me” approach, leveraging intimidation to extract payments from corporations, universities, and even Congress. This strategy, detailed in a recent *Time* magazine cover story, has yielded millions for Trump’s presidential library fund and silenced many critics through fear of retaliation. While some institutions, like Harvard, have resisted, widespread capitulation has allowed Trump to consolidate power despite historically low approval ratings. This behavior mirrors that of notorious mob bosses, raising concerns about a trajectory towards autocracy.
John Q. Hosedrinker