DHS Counterterrorism Asst. Secretary Julia Varvaro placed on leave amid sugar daddy scandal and investigation.

via US news | The Guardian — By now we know that charity, generosity and compassion are virtues that the US president doesn’t seem to have even in trace amounts Many years ago, in the crowded corridor of a Manhattan hotel, I was surprised to find myself standing face-to-face with Imelda Marcos, then the first lady of the Philippines. At that time, she was said to possess 3,000 pairs of shoes. I desperately longed to ask the wife of the dictatorial president, Ferdinand Marcos, why anyone could need all those shoes. And more

The article details Donald Trump's alleged financial misconduct and legal risks, focusing on his proposed 'Trump API' service that would allow Wall Street firms to pay $100,000 monthly for faster access to his social media posts. This service is criticized as legitimizing insider trading, as even a few milliseconds' advantage in stock market reactions could yield massive profits. The piece highlights Trump's extensive financial disclosures, including over 21,000 transactions and stock trades, with examples like his $200,000-$500,000 investment in Nvidia followed by promotional posts. It also mentions ethical violations, such as Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly betting on speech content, and criticizes the administration's lack of accountability. The article underscores the erosion of ethical standards and the potential legal consequences as Trump's immunity from prosecution for official acts may diminish. Ethical watchdogs and lawmakers condemn the practices as unethical and exploitative, emphasizing the conflict between Trump's actions and public trust.