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Trump's War SCAM For Stock Tips w/ Charlie Sykes - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
Molly Jong-Fast welcomes political commentator Charlie Sykes and they discuss a series of controversies surrounding Donald Trump, from newly released financial disclosures showing investments tied to major tech and defense-related companies to what they describe as an ongoing pattern of grifts, including a proposed “slush fund” for allies and January 6th rioters and a Trump-branded “golden phone” they characterize as a rebranded, outdated device sold at a premium.
They also react to Trump’s China trip accompanied by wealthy executives, arguing it underscored his indifference to everyday Americans facing rising gas prices and inflation, and they highlight a bizarre report that Trump floated making Venezuela the 51st state for its oil.
The discussion then turns to the political stakes of upcoming elections, warning that post–Voting Rights Act changes and aggressive redistricting could enable election rigging, and expressing concern that even if Democrats win, Republicans might attempt to challenge results or refuse to seat winners—further eroding public trust in democratic institutions and the rule of law. - 05/15/2026.