Trump proposes cronyism slush fund

Published February 14, 2025 2:00pm ET



President Donald Trump wants to increase federal revenues and empower politicians like himself to invest that money, turning Uncle Sam into a venture capitalist in the name of national greatness.

It’s called a sovereign wealth fund, and it is the tool petrostates and other governments use to direct the investment of their budget surpluses.

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