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14 Killed in anti-government protests in Nepal

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560 points whatsupdog | 21 comments | 08 Sep 25 11:24 UTC | HN request time: 0.416s | source | bottom
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lionturtle ◴[08 Sep 25 11:52 UTC] No.45167176[source]▶
It was absolutely not just social media ban, it was mostly youth protesting against the corrupt government and unfairness, social media ban was one element that was against the freedom of speech, but it was right around the time where everyone was documenting the rich politicians, their business connections and their families that have been living lavishly and just inheriting the election seats from generation to generation and spinning beurocracy to their sides.

I was there a few hours ago. It was a class struggle, but it was bound to be spun up as "kids don't get facebook and throw tantrum".

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1. mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 13:49 UTC] No.45168248[source]▶
Quite similar corruption is happening here in America! Donald trump made over $3.8B since getting into office this year, while tanking farming, jobs market, and foreign relations.
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2. barbazoo ◴[08 Sep 25 13:53 UTC] No.45168299[source]▶
That number can’t be right, must not be right, do you have a source for that?
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3. mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 13:59 UTC] No.45168364[source]▶
I put that number from the lower end, but actuals are closer to $10B, if all his corruption is totaled together. Just making himself great! The key is - when he points anything at others or asks to do something for country, it is actually about himself.

For instance check this https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-family-amasses-...

4. mxkopy ◴[08 Sep 25 14:06 UTC] No.45168452[source]▶
You can look up the figure pretty easily but from what I’ve glanced it seems to be related to his and his son’s crypto schemes, touted through official WH channels
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5. DeRock ◴[08 Sep 25 14:27 UTC] No.45168732[source]▶
Here is the most detailed analysis so far: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/18/the-number
6. jimbohn ◴[08 Sep 25 14:37 UTC] No.45168871[source]▶
Feels like we are watching a poor man's caligola
7. mandeepj ◴[08 Sep 25 14:55 UTC] No.45169119{3}[source]▶
> related to his and his son’s crypto schemes

That's just one channel. There's more -

1. As of September 2025, Donald and Melania Trump have launched several crypto-related ventures, including meme coins named $TRUMP and $MELANIA and digital asset firms.

2. He's a majority shareholder in Trump Media n Tech Co. Many have bought shares in that co just to please him https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DJT/

3. The Trump family has launched several cryptocurrency ventures. An investment fund backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a $2 billion investment in a stablecoin issued by the Trump family's World Liberty Financial. This investment is estimated to generate about $80 million in annual interest for the Trumps.

4. Trump-branded properties are in development across the Middle East, including a golf resort in Qatar and residential towers in Dubai and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. DAMAC Properties, a Dubai-based developer and long-time Trump business partner, also has ties to Trump-affiliated golf courses in Dubai and has announced major U.S. investments. Those deals were made during this year's trip.

8. account42 ◴[08 Sep 25 15:01 UTC] No.45169192[source]▶
Unlike those that came before him of course, who are just regular folk like us making ends meet.
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9. nomdep ◴[08 Sep 25 15:27 UTC] No.45169508[source]▶
He made that with the business he already had and some legal cryptocurrency investment based on capitalizing his fame.

How on earth you call that "corruption"?

Are you even aware of what the word means?

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10. noitpmeder ◴[08 Sep 25 15:43 UTC] No.45169715[source]▶
When the dude's family is simultaneously launching and/or on the board of directors of many 'crypto' scams, while he is in office promoting the government owned use of crypto, its pretty much corruption of the first order.

The dude wouldn't even divest himself of his businesses, nor would he reveal his tax returns, both items which would go a significant way toward easing everyone's concerns. (well, maybe actually looking at the tax returns would make everyone a lot more concerned...)

11. johncolanduoni ◴[08 Sep 25 16:13 UTC] No.45170093[source]▶
And members of congress have their spouses just make totally legal stock market trades because they happen to be genius investors, don’t you dare suggest otherwise!
12. HDThoreaun ◴[08 Sep 25 17:03 UTC] No.45170780[source]▶
How could "buy and hold my crypto pump and dump or Ill cut aid/hike tariffs to your country" not be corruption?
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13. throwawayq3423 ◴[08 Sep 25 17:22 UTC] No.45171044{3}[source]▶
People who voted for him are still trying to work out in their own heads how he's not a criminal.
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14. Eldt ◴[08 Sep 25 18:06 UTC] No.45171694[source]▶
A president using his status in government to influence private business deals certainly feels like corruption
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16. jeremyjh ◴[08 Sep 25 21:17 UTC] No.45174123[source]▶
Provide evidence for one US Politician who cleared more than $500MM in grifting. Trump's crypto payments are 100% public data.
17. jeremyjh ◴[08 Sep 25 21:18 UTC] No.45174139{4}[source]▶
They aren't really trying, they admire crooks who get away with it.
18. therealdrag0 ◴[09 Sep 25 00:12 UTC] No.45175812[source]▶
Is it not literally bribery, which is definition number 1 for corruption?
19. nomdep ◴[09 Sep 25 02:56 UTC] No.45176873[source]▶
Political corruption entails at least one of: - Bribery - Embezzlement of public form - Nepotism, cronyism, or patronage

You can accuse him of beign inmoral, but “corruption” has a very specific meaning.

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20. jeremyjh ◴[09 Sep 25 06:23 UTC] No.45178130{3}[source]▶
He's taking bribes. That is what the crypto is for.
21. yibg ◴[09 Sep 25 07:22 UTC] No.45178620[source]▶
I'm frankly amazed that not a small portion of the population seriously believe that he's not corrupt and is genuinely trying to do what's best for the country. Many believe he's making a personal financial sacrifice in doing so. And this despite the mountains of evidence. I mean the man isn't even trying to hide it.

I'm not trying to be snarky here, just curious and seriously trying to understand the thought process. Not sure if I'll get a response here, but if we just take one example of trump coin and dinner invite for those bought a lot of it. How do you justify that? And if Biden or Obama did the same thing, launch their coin which they have control over while being president. Invite people that they can directly benefit or harm with their position to buy and hosts a person dinner for those that bought a lot of it, would you be as forgiving?