Past Presidents Have Tested Ethics Norms — This Time Is Different
A gifted jet from Qatar and crypto transactions raise novel questions about presidential self-enrichment.Eight years ago, the lobby of the Trump International Hotel in Washington became the symbol of influence peddling. Tourists giddily mingled with lobbyists and campaign donors. The cheapest cocktail went for $24. How quaint. This term, Donald Trump Jr. announced that he is opening a private, members-only club in Georgetown called Executive Branch. Members of the Trump administration, CEOs, and tech executives are among those who have signed up. The membership fee is currently $500,000. This is just the most visible part of a new ethos of self-dealing, with lines between public purpose and private enrichment not just blurred but erased.
How does Donald Trump's moral standing compare to other US presidents?
Public opinion and expert surveys show Donald Trump ranks low on measures of moral authority compared with many modern presidents: a 2025 Gallup analysis finds Trump rated worse on ethics than most recent presidents, with Richard Nixon the closest comparator A historians’ survey placed Trump last on “Moral Authority”.President Trump’s First 100 Days: Attacks on Human Rights, Cruelty and Chaos
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, Amnesty International highlights the human rights crisis fueled by President Trump’s administration’s authoritarian practices, discriminatory and racist policies, and dangerous rhetoric.If any (or all) of these 4 guidelines for a person to be considered of value are important to you. you need to get Trump out of office, as he has none of these!

