The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'Not on the level': Trump makes sketchy business of second term
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Dec 25, 2025 
Liz Oyer, a former U.S. pardon attorney, shares insights on how Trump's pardons appear to serve his financial interests and those of his allies. She highlights specific cases, like the pardons benefiting Trevor Milton and Binance, stressing the potential risks to public safety. Adam Schiff discusses the implications of foreign gifts, particularly a $400 million Qatari jet scandal, and the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on Trump's behavior. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for political accountability and transparency.
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Gala Access And UAE Crypto Investment
- The Trump family sold access by offering gala seats to top crypto purchasers of their coin and later saw large UAE-backed investments routed through that coin.
- Those investments could generate tens of millions annually for the Trump family crypto firm.
Conflicts Between Government Actions And Private Gains
- Multiple cabinet officials and relatives of appointees have benefited from government actions that overlap with their private interests.
- Critics argue this shows systemic conflicts amplified by diminished ethics oversight.
Litigate To Expose And Halt Corruption
- Use litigation, FOIA, and complaints to expose and slow corrupt practices in government.
- Continue filing cases to force transparency and protect public interest, says Norm Eisen and Sky Perryman.