The Grift That Keeps On Giving
Byline: Joe Bob Justice, Redneck Revolutionary
Category: BullshitOMeter
Well, hell. It looks like the grifting of America ain’t slowing down even for President Trump’s birthday.
I woke up this morning, poured a cup of black coffee, sat down on the porch, and damn near spit it out when I saw the latest headlines. Trump’s out here talkin’ about how he “saved America,” meanwhile I’m lookin’ at a map of all the things he sold off while we weren’t lookin’.
Capitol? Sold.
Lincoln’s legacy? Pawned for pocket change.
The White House? Lookin’ like a vacation rental for oil tycoons.
And Trump Tower? Let’s just say it’s got more backdoor visitors than a Vegas casino.
They told us America was “not for sale.”
Turns out that was just the introductory offer.
Let’s Talk Receipts
While MAGA was waivin’ flags and screamin’ about socialism, their messiah was slicin’ up this country like a used car salesman at a liquidation sale. This is what grifting of America looks like with the Trump’s.
1. Foreign Money in Trump Properties
You wanna talk about influence? Let’s start with real estate.
During his presidency, Trump raked in millions from foreign governments through his hotels and golf clubs. Saudi officials? Stayed at Trump DC.
China? Leased space in Trump Tower.
Turkey? Oh, you bet—Trump’s got business interests there, too.
Don’t take my word for it:
And while that money flowed in, Trump refused to divest. “Presidential immunity,” he said.
Funny how that works when you’re the only one holdin’ the keys.
2. The Saudi Golf Sellout
Ah yes. The ol’ LIV Golf grift. Hell they have want to be part of the grifting of America for many decades.
Trump not only hosted Saudi-backed LIV tournaments at his properties, he cozied up like a cat on a sun-warmed porch. Let’s just say, when it came to Saudi cash, he didn’t even pretend to play hard to get.
Meanwhile, he kept braggin’ about how he “saved American jobs.”
By lettin’ a foreign regime bankroll our country clubs?
Receipts:
Y’all, I’ve seen cleaner deals at a backwoods swap meet.
3. Classified Docs at Mar-a-Loco
And then there’s that little incident.
Boxes of classified documents—stuff about nuclear capabilities and national secrets—just chillin’ in a Florida resort closet next to a box fan and some ketchup-stained trophies.
Now imagine if Obama had done that.
Fox News would’ve melted into the concrete.
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But MAGA said “it’s just paperwork.”
Hell, if I took home one of my old unit’s radio manuals, they’d have locked me up in a Humvee and thrown the damn keys in the Potomac.
4. The Kushner Kickback
You wanna talk about family values? Let’s talk about Jared.
This fella gets a $2 billion investment from the Saudi government after leaving his post in the White House. Two. Billion. Dollars.
That ain’t a coincidence. That’s a thank you card with interest.
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So while we were out here arguin’ about masks and gas prices, they were signin’ checks behind closed doors.
The BullshitOMeter: MAXED OUT
I keep hearin’ that Trump is some kinda anti-globalist patriot.
Buddy, he ain’t drainin’ the swamp—he’s sellin’ the damn water.
Every time I hear someone say, “He’s just like us,” I wanna ask:
Did you sell missile defense secrets to a country you owe money to?
Do you got offshore accounts fundin’ your next campaign rally?
Nah, you probably just work hard, pay taxes, and hope your kids don’t drown in student debt.
But Trump?
He played dress-up in patriotism while auctionin’ off the furniture.
What We’re Not Supposed to Notice the Grifting of America, of our HOME
You know what gets me?
While we’re stuck fightin’ each other over what pronouns to use, they’re makin’ backroom deals with authoritarian regimes.
While they scream “woke lies,” they’re rewriting history in state textbooks and passin’ laws that make protest illegal.
Distraction is the name of the game.
And the game is rigged.
Quin just broke this down too: Check out his blog post on the Book Ban Blueprint
So What the Hell Do We Do?
First off—we name it.
Don’t let ‘em rebrand treason as “economic policy.”
Don’t let ‘em call it “America First” when it’s clearly me first.
Second—we hold the line.
Local elections. School boards. Union halls. County seats.
You think Trump’s cronies stop at the presidency? Nah, they’re settin’ up shop in every red-dirt town they can.
Third—we remind people of the damn truth.
Because the next generation ain’t dumb—they’re just drowning in disinfo.
Share it. Say it. Scream it if you have to:
“Democracy ain’t a brand. It’s a promise. And we don’t sell promises—we keep ‘em.”
Final Word from Joe Bob on the grifting of America
They wanna tell you you’re crazy for seein’ the scam.
You’re not.
They wanna distract you with flags and slogans while they hand out our future to the highest bidder.
Don’t let ‘em.
Not now. Not again. Not ever.
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