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Re:TikTok goes dark in the US by joenot443 on Sunday January 19, 2025 @07:21AM (#42756405)
It doesn't take much imagination; he spent 4y as POTUS and most people agree it was to his personal benefit. I'm not aware of this leading to expedited approvals for Trump resorts in other countries, but it seems you're more familiar with his dealings than I am.

I'd still love your clarification though - do you still stand by the claim that Trump is being paid to reneg on his position re. TikTok, as per https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42755872 ?

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Re:TikTok goes dark in the US by Yeri on Sunday January 19, 2025 @08:56AM (#42756984)
Yes. It's not going to be hard 'traceable' cash, but it'll be favours and other permits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Tower_Moscow

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Re:TikTok goes dark in the US by joenot443 on Sunday January 19, 2025 @06:00PM (#42763001)
I'm a bit confused by the connection you're trying to make - it sounds as if the project never went anywhere?
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Re:TikTok goes dark in the US by rbanffy on Monday January 20, 2025 @06:11AM (#42767444)
He never loses his own money - he gets paid for licensing his name and brand and for his "expertise". It's the investors who get defrauded.
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