Summary
Donald Trump is assembling the wealthiest U.S. administration in history, with a cabinet of billionaires and multimillionaires worth a combined $340 billion.
High-profile appointees include Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for a new government efficiency role, alongside billionaires Linda McMahon, Doug Burgum, and Scott Bessent in key cabinet positions.
Critics argue this contrasts sharply with Trump’s working-class rhetoric, with analysts warning of policies favoring the wealthy at the expense of public services like education and social security.
Backlash over inequality and budget cuts is anticipated.
So we’re an oligarchy now, right? I mean, pretty much feels like a few, elite rich ruling over the poor… isn’t that what an oligarchy is?
It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.
Now? The U.S. has been an oligarchy for so long it’s comfortable removing the mask.
We’ve been an oligarchy since the minute corporate lobbying was made legal
Now? Try the last twenty years at least. Probably would argue as far back as Reagan.
Citizens united at the very least