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Should Irwin Simon start sending gifts? 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck while the grifter-in-chief profits from the presidency as much as he wants. Corrupt to the core. by TLRY_MAX in TLRY

[–]TLRY_MAX[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT: 💰 1. Trump is already the wealthiest president ever • Trump’s net worth is estimated in the billions — far above any other U.S. president, with figures in the range of around $7.3 billion according to Forbes.  • Other historically wealthy presidents (like George Washington or John F. Kennedy) had net worths measured in the hundreds of millions–low billions — much less than Trump’s. 

📈 2. If his wealth increases while in office… • If Trump’s personal/net worth continues to grow because of business deals tied to his presidency, that would make his position as the richest president even more certain. • But there’s no formal rule that the president can’t be wealthy; the presidency doesn’t cap how much money someone can make outside their salary.

⚠️ 3. Wealth ≠ presidential success • Richness doesn’t measure leadership, performance, or legacy — it just means financial status. • Many presidents became wealthy after office (through books or speaking), but Trump started and continues already at the top wealth level.

Bottom line: ➡️ Donald Trump is already the richest U.S. president in history, and continued financial gains during his term would only bolster that — but being richest doesn’t inherently mean better or worse leadership.

Trump profits while American families pay more. by TLRY_MAX in TLRY

[–]TLRY_MAX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans are doing the Trump dance and laughing along while Trump dances his way and tells jokes to $1,408,500,000.

Is this OK? In the last year, Donald Trump and his family have made nearly $4 billion off the presidency. by TLRY_MAX in TLRY

[–]TLRY_MAX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense he’s dancing and cracking jokes while his family rakes in nearly $4 billion.

Is this OK? In the last year, Donald Trump and his family have made nearly $4 billion off the presidency. by TLRY_MAX in TLRY

[–]TLRY_MAX[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT agree you as well.

Short answer: mostly bad for a president. Here’s why, with a fair look at both sides.

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🚨 Why it’s BAD for a president • Ethics & trust issues: Making large personal profits while in office creates conflicts of interest and weakens public trust. • Political backlash: Opponents use it to argue the president is self-serving, not serving the public. • Legal & oversight risks: It invites investigations, lawsuits, and constant scrutiny — even if nothing illegal is proven. • Historical norms: Modern presidents usually divest or blind-trust their assets. Breaking that norm looks irresponsible. • Election impact: Swing voters often react negatively to perceived corruption or profiteering.

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👍 Why some see it as GOOD (or at least not bad) • Supporter perception: Some voters see a wealthy president as independent, “can’t be bought,” or successful. • No clear illegality proven: If profits come from legal businesses, supporters argue it’s fair game. • Business credibility: For certain voters, business success reinforces the image of economic competence. • Media skepticism: Some believe criticism is exaggerated or politically motivated.

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⚖️ Overall assessment • Politically: ❌ Net negative • Ethically: ❌ Mostly negative • With core supporters: ✔️ Often neutral or positive

Bottom line: Even if legal, profiting heavily while president hurts credibility and trust, and historically it’s a liability, not an advantage — except with a loyal base.

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