Trump Is No Longer Pretending to Fight Corporate Power

In recent years, President Donald Trump has positioned himself as a champion of the American worker, promising to take on corporate power and bring jobs back to the United States. However, his actions and policies tell a different story.

Trump’s administration has been marked by a series of pro-corporate actions, from rolling back regulations that protect workers and the environment to giving tax breaks to the wealthy and big business. Despite his rhetoric, Trump has consistently sided with corporate interests over the needs of working Americans.

One of the most glaring examples of Trump’s coziness with corporate power is his administration’s dismantling of regulations that protect workers and the environment. Under Trump, agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor have rolled back rules that safeguard clean air and water, ensure workplace safety, and protect workers’ rights. These actions have not only put American workers and the environment at risk but have also benefited big corporations at the expense of the common good.

Additionally, Trump’s tax cuts have overwhelmingly favored the wealthy and big corporations, with little benefit for working-class Americans. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, leading to a windfall for corporations while doing little to stimulate job growth or raise wages for workers. In fact, many corporations used their tax savings to buy back stock and enrich their executives, rather than invest in their employees or communities.

Furthermore, Trump’s administration has been rife with conflicts of interest and corruption, with numerous officials and advisors having close ties to corporate interests. From former lobbyists running regulatory agencies to Trump’s own business dealings, the administration has been marred by a revolving door between government and industry that benefits corporate power at the expense of the public good.

Despite his promises to take on corporate power and fight for the American worker, Trump’s actions speak louder than his words. His administration has consistently prioritized the interests of big business over those of working Americans, rolling back regulations, giving tax breaks to the wealthy, and fostering an environment of corruption and cronyism. Trump may claim to be a champion of the people, but his record shows that he is no longer pretending to fight corporate power.