SCOUT· 38%49m·2026-10-26·News Politics325. Why don’t billionaire business leaders stand up to Trump?
What is it about Trump’s second term that’s made big money business men capitulate? Are Jeff Besos and Stephen Schwarzman part of a herd of cowards? Will the mid terms bring them some back bone? And who in business is standing up to Trump? Robert and Steph talk to US journalist Jacob Weisberg about his book ‘Profiles…
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“TDS on display again I see. These "billionaires" have record wealth from record business profits and record growth under the Trump administration alongside corporate and personal tax cuts in the largest economy on earth. This guy and the ho…”
“Such a vindictive person should never be voted into power and the president should not be able to say your people (eg lawyers) can not enter any Government buildings. It's a ridiculous situation in the U.S. at the moment and his departure c…”
“The simple answer to the question in the title is.. Money - the chance of making more or losing it. They're not necessarily cowards. They are just slaves.”
“Trump got that beat and I have a very severe case of TDS: • Audi announced plans to build its very first U.S. manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite (near Macon) in Georgia. • Investment Amount: Approximately $4 billion to $4…”
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