Trump’s Corporate Enablers Should Be VERY Worried About 2027

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The Bulwark · collected 2026-10-06 · by Tim Miller commentary

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Tim Miller, in an opinion piece for The Bulwark, warns that Democrats must hold Donald Trump’s corporate enablers accountable despite concerns over political retribution. He argues that companies and executives who profited from or participated in Trump’s alleged corruption should face investigation when Democrats regain oversight power in 2027. Miller asserts that failing to address this issue undermines the rule of law.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark warns that companies and executives who benefited from or participated in Donald Trump's corruption should face scrutiny. He argues that Democratic oversight in 2027 will be crucial for uncovering the truth about these corporate enablers. Despite some Democrats arguing against investigating Trump’s business allies, Miller insists accountability is necessary to restore the rule of law and ensure that those who helped enable Trump face consequences.

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🔮 He argues that companies and executives who participated in or benefited from Trump’s corruption should face scrutiny, and that Democratic oversight in 2027 will be critical to uncovering what actually happened.
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🔮 Tim Miller and Lauren Egan look at the striking gap between Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms, whether Ossoff can drag the Democratic ticket across the finish line, and why the governor’s race could wind up determining whether he has a real shot at the presidency in 2028.
🔮 Then, the gang talks about a Wall Street Journal columnist who has "TDS" (maybe not the TDS you're thinking of).
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🔮 Plus why the triumphal arch would be the silliest possible place for a military installation, Trump’s American Idol-style vote on what to call AI, and the unaddressed, ongoing education crisis.
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🔮 Plus, Tim digs into the ugly story behind an anti-Roy Cooper ad featuring a grieving father who says he was misled about how his story would be used.
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Tim Miller gives his take on the Democrats who are already arguing against investigating Donald Trump’s corporate allies, warning that accountability cannot be sacrificed in the name of avoiding political “retribution.” asserted
accountability → give → retribution
He argues that companies and executives who participated in or benefited from Trump’s corruption should face scrutiny, and that Democratic oversight in 2027 will be critical to uncovering what actually happened. asserted
what → argue → 2027
Tim Miller gives his take on the Democrats who are already arguing against investigating Donald Trump’s corporate allies, warning that accountability cannot be sacrificed in the name of avoiding political “retribution.” asserted
accountability → give → retribution
He argues that companies and executives who participated in or benefited from Trump’s corruption should face scrutiny, and that Democratic oversight in 2027 will be critical to uncovering what actually happened. asserted
what → argue → 2027
If Democrats want to restore the rule of law, he argues, they need to make clear that corruption has consequences, including for the powerful people and companies that helped enable Trump. asserted
that → want → Trump
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