Bulwark Takes Trump Didn’t Drain the Swamp—He Joined It
Oct 24, 2025
Tim Miller uncovers the web of corporate corruption behind Donald Trump's East Wing ballroom project. He discusses how Trump has betrayed his outsider promise, cozying up to lobbyists and benefitting from corporate donations. Notable names of donors are revealed, while Miller highlights the preferential treatment received by crypto firms and big tech in exchange for financial support. As military contractors and surveillance companies profit, Miller concludes that Trump has become part of the very establishment he vowed to dismantle.
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Ballroom As Symbol Of Corruption
- Tim Miller argues Trump's East Wing ballroom fundraising signals he has been defeated by the swamp and insiders.
- The ballroom symbolizes Trump's shift from outsider to co-opted member of Washington's powerful interests.
Who Bought The Ballroom
- Tim Miller reads donors including Apple, Google, Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and crypto firms funding the Donald J. Trump ballroom.
- He highlights family foundations and corporate executives who stand to benefit from government ties.
Crypto Payoffs And Deregulation
- Miller connects crypto donations to regulatory rollbacks and pardons benefiting crypto executives.
- He frames contributions as direct payments for deregulation and legal leniency for crypto firms.