Trump's Crypto Grift Is the Latest Corruption Mike Johnson Says He's Too "Busy" To Care About
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants you to know he is a very “busy” man. Too busy, in fact, to care about Donald Trump‘s blatant corruption. When confronted with legitimate concerns that Trump is exploiting his power for personal gain through his cryptocurrency endeavors, Johnson has once again invoked his schedule as the reason for his ignorance on the matter.
A Pattern of Ignorance
This is not the first time Johnson has claimed he simply doesn’t know enough to comment on the meme coin grift. In May, he told reporters that he didn’t know anything about the crypto market and seemed to be more concerned with running the House of Representatives than holding Trump accountable for his actions.
A Lack of Transparency
Johnson's justifications for not knowing more about the dinner are bizarre. He claims that Trump is being entirely “transparent” and “has nothing to hide,” but how would Johnson know that if he himself is ignorant about the details of the dinner? This lack of transparency from a high-ranking government official is troubling, especially when it comes to matters of ethics and corruption.
The Problem with Ignorance
Johnson's pleas for ignorance are not only unconvincing but also undermine the principles of congressional oversight. As the leader of the House, Johnson has a responsibility to ensure that Congress is holding Trump accountable for his actions. Instead, he seems more interested in avoiding controversy than doing his job.
A Double Standard
Johnson's attitude towards Trump's corruption is not only hypocritical but also damaging. When it comes to Democrats, Johnson and other Republicans have no qualms about using Congress as a tool for oversight and holding them accountable for their actions. However, when it comes to Trump, they seem to be willing to turn a blind eye to his own corruption in order to avoid rocking the boat.
A Failure of Leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson's behavior is not only unbecoming but also represents a failure of leadership. As the leader of the House, he has a responsibility to uphold the principles of ethics and transparency, even when it comes to those in power. Instead, he seems more interested in advancing his own agenda than doing what is right.
A Call to Action
It is time for Republicans to take a stand against Trump's corruption and hold him accountable for his actions. This means using Congress as intended – to oversee the executive branch and ensure that those in power are held to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust placed in them by the American people.