The billion-dollar federal contracts tied to Trump allies and family members
Democratic candidates should be talking about ONLY two things in these last five weeks before the midterms, and show how they’re connected: higher prices and Trump-Republican corruption. The Trump-Republican war on Iran has been a huge windfall for Big Tech supplying the military — such as Palantir, a core artificial intelligence and data-integration partner for the U. Department of Defense, founded by Trump and JD Vance buddy Peter Thiel. But it’s costing Americans dearly. At the same time, investment companies backed by Donald Trump Jr.
Why it matters
It links political patronage to higher everyday costs for Americans, highlighting stakes for upcoming elections.
