Great Cons Are Part of the American Story. and That Might Not Be So Bad
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The article discusses how cons and scams have been a part of American business history, and the WSJ argues this might not be entirely negative, sparking a nuanced discussion on the topic.
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> Trevor Milton, who founded Nikola in 2014... lied about nearly every aspect of the hydrogen-fueled-truck company’s business... he was convicted... Milton received a pardon from President Trump this year, which also means he no longer has to pay restitution to investors who lost money on Nikola. Milton and his wife donated $1.8 million to Trump’s campaign in October.
Is the above kind of graft also par for the course, or is it unprecedented?