News Desk
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) delivered a searing indictment of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, accusing the administration of engaging in “daily, norm-shattering corruption” on an unprecedented scale. In a fiery Senate floor speech on April 30, 2025, Murphy detailed 40 distinct corrupt acts, asserting that any single one could have derailed previous presidencies.
Murphy’s revelations paint a picture of a White House embroiled in brazen graft, from leveraging federal power for personal enrichment to dismantling anti-corruption safeguards. “This is not normal. This is outlandish, illegal, unconstitutional, brazen corruption,” Murphy declared, warning that Trump’s actions aim to “numb” the public into accepting such behavior as standard governance.
Among the most egregious examples cited, Murphy highlighted the launch of the $TRUMP meme coin before Trump’s inauguration, describing it as a “backdoor way” for individuals and entities to funnel millions to the president secretly. The coin’s value, tied to demand, soared after Trump promoted exclusive White House access, including dinners and VIP tours, for top coin holders, netting nearly $900,000 in trading fees in just two days.
Other instances include a $40 million payment from Amazon to the Trump family for a Melania Trump documentary, described as far above market rate, and the dismissal of charges against indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for political loyalty, prompting multiple DOJ resignations. Murphy also pointed to the firing of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, rendering the agency inoperable, allegedly to benefit Trump’s billionaire allies with pending cases.
Further, Murphy accused Trump of weakening the Foreign Agents Registration Act to shield his staff from scrutiny over foreign payments and granting special tariff exemptions to favored corporations. He cited a Tesla showroom on the White House lawn and $5 million fees for one-on-one meetings with the president as blatant examples of selling access.
In posts on X, Murphy shared a detailed timetable of the corruption, calling it “breathtaking” and “heartbreaking.” He urged the public to resist normalization of these acts, noting that Trump’s approval ratings are reportedly declining as Americans reject this level of graft.
Murphy’s speech, widely covered by outlets like Fox News and The New York Times, underscores his emergence as a leading Democratic voice against Trump. He called for mass public mobilization and legal action to counter what he describes as a “hybrid oligarchy-kleptocracy” threatening American democracy.
“This is a story of incompetence, theft, and mind-blowing corruption,” Murphy concluded. “We cannot let this stand.”
As the nation grapples with these allegations, Murphy’s detailed catalog of corrupt acts is likely to fuel ongoing debates about accountability and the rule of law in Trump’s second term.
