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Donald Trump's promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington has failed, resulting in increased political corruption.

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The thread discusses how Trump's promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington has failed, with evidence suggesting it has made corruption worse. The posts reference a journalist's report on Trump's corruption and its impact on the political system.

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Donald Trump's promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington has failed, resulting in increased political corruption.
Parent: U.S. PoliticsEntity: Donald TrumpImpact: negativeDate: Nov 1, 2026Target: Donald Trump's promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington has failed, resulting in increased political corruption.

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End of 'bellyaching': Trump's swamp talk becomes a nightmare President Donald Trump ran for president in 2016 by promising to "drain the swamp," a reference to the rampant corruption in Washington that a supposed outsider like Trump would clean up. Flash forward a decade and, according to one journalist, Trump hasn't only failed to drain the swamp; he has made it far swampier than ever. https://www.alternet.org/trump-corruption-2678178984/
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End of 'bellyaching': Trump's swamp talk becomes a nightmare https://www.alternet.org/trump-corruption-2678178984/ via Alternet.org
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