"Trump’s wealth and power has now led US Congress to declare him above the law, as the Republican-led Senate voted to acquit Trump of charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Wealth doesn’t just bring power: it enables malfeasance", says Alexis Goldstein, former Wall Street professional who now works on financial policy in an article published in the Truthout website under the heading: US Republicans Have Weakened Congress in Order to Protect Trump.

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