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Regardless of the arguments in this video, the ramifications of Trump's corruption and other actions will be felt for decades after his funeral.
As Mark Carney said, this represents a rupture in international relations.
The USA will have a lot of work ahead of it if they expect the rest of the world to trust them in the future.
The idea that America being untrustworthy is a Trump thing is the most first world thing ever. Like, y'all Iraq is right there.
I agree, though I think the corruption goes far beyond Trump. I keep thinking of "drain the swamp", which was an appealing campaign promise, but I think neither Trump nor the Republicans drained the swamp. They just made a new, bigger swamp so you don't notice the old one so much. I agree with the conclusion of the video that the United States is on the brink if irrecoverable, though I expect there are still many years of turmoil before the decline is complete. And, sadly, probably some tactical nuclear strikes.
They did drain the swamp - drained it straight into the white house and cabinet.
Every accusation is a confession.