Foreign Policy Analysis Warns of American Kleptocracy Under Trump Administration

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Foreign Policy and other analysts published comprehensive assessments highlighting the systematic dismantling of anti-corruption infrastructure during the Trump administration. Key concerns include the closure of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative, a six-month pause on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, and the firing of multiple inspectors general, suggesting a deliberate strategy to weaken democratic accountability mechanisms.

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The Cascade Ledger. “Foreign Policy Analysis Warns of American Kleptocracy Under Trump Administration.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 25, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-03-25--foreign-policy-kleptocracy-analysis/