Remember back when Trump was proudly self-funding his campaign, so that he wouldn't be beholden to all the corrupt monied interests he said he was running against, and could "drain the swamp" of big money in Washington?
'“By self-funding my campaign, I am not controlled by my donors, special interests or lobbyists,” Trump declared on Facebook in September 2015. “I am only working for the people of the U.S.!”
At the 2015 Iowa State Fair, Trump said he was rejecting large contributions because he knew they came with strings attached. “I'm turning down so much money,” Trump said. “But if [someone] put it up, I’d feel obligated, because I’m a loyal person.”'
And yet, here he is, holding about 40% of his important transition meetings with major donors — and nominating major donors to about 40% of the senior positions in his administration. Not just comfy ambassadorships, but major federal departments.
But, remember, all you Trump voters — he's doing it all for you, not them. Keep that in mind in the months and years to come …
Trump rewards big donors with jobs and access
Contributors who met with Trump gave about $59 million in support of his campaign and other Republicans, averaging more than $800,000 per donor.
I don't know about the rest of you, but it's absolutely clear to me what is being "drained" out of the "swamp" are Democrats.