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Rémi Bourgeot, Economist and Associate Fellow, IRIS
President Trump accused Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias. He singled out Google in particular over search engine results that he claims unfairly point to unflattering stories. What's in an algorithm? Are computers shaping public opinion? The Trump administration is calling for regulation. What would that entail? The European Union is also asking for regulations especially when it comes to extremist content on social media. What is the right balance between free speech and censorship?
The resumes of former White House staff usually go straight to the top of the pile when it comes to getting top jobs. After all, they've had the unparalleled experience of years of dealing with some of the toughest crises in government. But according to Business Insider, Trump administration staffers aren't finding such a post-POTUS cushy landing. As businesses begin to shun Trump enterprises, one PR recruiter said they had received inquiries from at least 15 people from the White House looking for jobs. The headhunter took on six people as clients, but none were able to even secure an interview with corporations they had applied to. It's just very hard. You're supposed to put anyone in front of a job that has the credentials. Morally, it's hard for people to want to work with them. Public Relations Recruiter
The Trump Organization's finances are to be under even closer scrutiny by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. CNN reports the investigation will include the family's 212-acre 'Seven Springs' compound in Westchester County. It's a significant widening of an investigation that began more than a year ago, and also draws closer to President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump. He's the Trump Organization's executive vice president and was directly involved in discussions about the property now under investigation. The criminal investigation poses a significant threat to Trump, his business, and his family as he leaves the White House next week.
Another voice has joined the chorus of business leaders running away from their support of US President Donald Trump. Business Insider reports billionaire venture capitalist Doug Leone was once one of Trump's strongest supporters in Silicon Valley. However, Business Insider reports he now says he believes Trump was responsible for inciting the riots. After last week's horrific events, President Trump lost many of his supporters, including me. Doug Leone Managing Partner, VC Sequoia Capital Global Leone has donated to many Republicans including at least $2,700 in 2018 to Josh Hawley. Hawley is the Republican Senator from Missouri who voted against certifying the election results after the riots.
On Monday, First lady Melania Trump lashed out at her critics in a statement. This is her first public remarks since last Wednesday's violent siege of the Capitol building by her husband's loyalists. Melania expressed sympathy for those who died during or from injuries sustained amid last Wednesday's riot. Business Insider reports she named each of the individuals. She misspelled the name of one rioter killed by Capitol Police. Melania lifted a line from her speech last August at the Republican National Convention.
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