Reagan had it right, and 77% agree: Don't let presidents profit off the office
- Reagan era blind trust standard is officially dead and buried
- Presidency morphing into a multibillion-dollar side hustle
- 77% of voters fed up with the blatant commodification of the White House
- Crypto, stocks, and foreign deals replacing public service
Brief Summary
The days of presidents tucking their assets into blind trusts to avoid the stench of self-interest are long gone. What was once a standard guardrail to ensure the Commander-in-Chief focused on the public instead of their portfolio has been discarded for a buffet of high-stakes business ventures. From international deals to crypto schemes, the Oval Office is increasingly looking like a corporate boardroom where the primary goal is personal enrichment.
Why This Matters
When your leaders are focused on their own bottom lines, your interests take a backseat. This trend erodes the fundamental trust in government, turning policy decisions into potential leverage for private gain. You are left with a government that serves the highest bidder or the biggest portfolio, meaning legislation and national policy could be steered by personal profit motives rather than the needs of the country. Expect more scandals and less accountability as the line between public service and private business continues to dissolve.