Uphold ethics in government, prevent corruption and self-enrichment.
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The actions of the Trump administration raise significant ethical concerns about the undue mixing of public office and personal financial gain. Accepting a $400 million luxury jet from the Qatari royal family while in office, with the intention of transferring it to the president's private foundation after leaving the White House, represents a blatant abuse of power for private enrichment. This disregards long-standing norms designed to prevent corruption and preserve public trust in government institutions. Furthermore, auctioning off access to the president through a cryptocurrency scheme further undermines principles of ethical governance and equal treatment under the law. Public service should be oriented towards the national interest, not leveraging the presidency for personal profit and selling access to the highest bidder. These transgressions compromise democratic values and the integrity of public institutions. As representatives of the people, you have a duty to uphold ethical standards and apply proper oversight. Unchecked, such behavior will continue eroding democratic norms and public faith in government. Substantive measures must be taken to reinstate ethical guardrails, enforce accountability, and restore propriety to the highest office. The American people deserve leaders who act in the public interest, not their own self-enrichment.