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Trump’s new Truth Social plan: pay me $100K

Jul 30, 2026 · 8m

Topics discussed

Truth Social's paid early access plan and market impact Sponsors: Vanguard Investor Choice and Capella University Pitch sheet details and targeting high-frequency traders Is selling early access considered corruption? Legality, conflict of interest, and enforcement challenges Transition to economic impact of corruption Does corruption hurt economic growth? The China argument Endogenous red tape and rent-seeking societies Economic stagnation and shifting norms in public office Summary of findings and lack of White House response Credits and production team Sponsor: Workday AI platform for HR
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