Bannon Claims Billionaire CEOs Bought Trump, Not the Other Way Around
Bannon’s assertion that billionaire CEOs have surrendered to Trump is a provocative claim, sparking debate about the true nature of their relationship. It’s easy to see how this interpretation arises; the image of powerful executives bending the knee to a former president certainly captures attention. However, a closer examination suggests a more complex dynamic at play.
The idea of “surrender” implies a previous state of opposition or conflict, followed by a decisive defeat. But this narrative doesn’t quite fit the relationship between Trump and the business elite. Instead, it seems more accurate to describe their interactions as a mutually beneficial arrangement.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood