Columnist says Trump's financial dealings make him a prime target for Democrats

James Downie wrote for MS NOW that President Donald Trump's pattern of soliciting massive contributions—from major tech companies and through his family's crypto ventures—has made his presidency the most conspicuous example of self-serving governance in recent history. Financial disclosures indicate over $2 billion entered his coffers in the first year, much of it linked to cryptocurrency profits. Downie references one outlet's story about top Washington lobbyists being tasked with raising $50 million or more for Trump-related initiatives.

He notes that Democrats, such as Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Texas state Sen. James Talarico, are centering their campaigns on anti-corruption messaging, despite one outlet/SSRS poll showing only a plurality associating the GOP with corruption. The columnist stresses that bipartisan voter frustration over ethics could pressure Democrats to act on reforms once in office, warning that failure to deliver may erode confidence in government solutions.