Who Will Stand Up to Trump’s Broligarchs?
As Elon Musk and his billionaire brethren take power in Trump’s second term, the lack of legal guardrails — and the fading power of Big Media — is becoming an existential crisis.
The Tech Oligarchy Arrives
Several of the tech moguls also joined a small prayer service this morning at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Later, they blended in with the Trump clan directly behind the incoming president as he officially assumed power just after noon,
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Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? Scholars react to Joe Biden’s warning
Wealthy people have always had a louder voice, but Trump’s new allies represent the starkest consolidation of wealth in US politics in recent memory
Biden Warns Of Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg Oligarchy, But Is He To Blame? Mark Cuban Says President 'Pushed Them All Into The Arms Of Trump'
President Joe Biden warned of an oligarchy that has wide influence over the country as part of his farewell speech Wednesday night. Bernie Sanders and Kevin O'Leary have very different opinions in whether the wealthiest people in America should be celebrated.
The three richest Americans sat together at the Trump inauguration. Is that a problem?
The three wealthiest Americans, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, sat together Monday at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Three wealthiest people in the world at Trump's inauguration; What is an oligarchy?
At President Trump's inauguration, three of the wealthiest people sat front-row. Days prior, former President Biden warned of an oligarchy forming.
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'Oligarchy 2.0': Experts weigh in on whether Biden's warning about wealthy justified
"Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth ... as well as with Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. Trump has invited all three of the powerful CEOs to his Monday swearing-in ceremony, now moved to be inside the Capitol ...
Oxfam says world ruled by “aristocratic oligarchy,” as billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion
The charity reported that the wealth of the world's billionaires grew from $13 trillion to $15 trillion in 2024, a rate that is three times faster than in 2023.
What's the difference between plutocracy and oligarchy? Here's what they mean
Last Wednesday, during former President Joe Biden's farewell address, he warned that the U.S. could become an "oligarchy." Here's what it means
As Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy,’ Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
The super-rich have long played a role in U.S. politics but have an unusually prominent spot in incoming President Donald Trump's new administration.
Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? What scholars say about Biden’s warning
As the 2024 presidential race entered its final stretch, the nation’s richest tech leaders gravitated toward Trump’s side.
As the ‘digital oligarchy’ grows in power, NZ will struggle to regulate its global reach and influence
Multiple countries, including New Zealand and Australia, are trying to use tax and competition rules to stem the growing power of big tech.