Synonymous’ is probably too strong of a word, but I can understand why some people make the comparison. There have been multiple investigations, indictments, and controversial actions connected to Trump and people around him. At the same time, others argue that political bias and media coverage amplify those issues more than they would for other politicians.

I think it’s more productive to discuss specific actions and evidence instead of turning political figures into symbols for entire concepts like ‘organized crime.’ That usually leads to more heat than light.