Remember all the talk from Donald Trump about draining the swamp?
Well forget about it.
It appears that was just what Trump told voters mad at government corruption to get their votes.

 “I’m told he now just disclaims that,” Gingrich said in an interview on National Public Radio, referring to the catchy slogan Trump used in his campaign in reference to his promise to cleanse Washington of insiders and self-dealers.

“He now says it was cute, but he doesn’t want to use it anymore,” Gingrich said.
“He’s in a different role now and maybe he feels that as president, as the next president of the United States, that he should be marginally more dignified than talking about alligators in swamps,” Gingrich said.
So according to this outside advisor to the president-elect the phrase is being dropped because it does not sound presidential.
OK, fine. But what about the goal of cleansing Washington of self-dealing?
It’s hard to believe that’s occurring when you look at some of Trump’s cabinet choices and people connected to his campaign and the behavior of his adult children.
When former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski announced a new consulting firm he plans to open with former Trump campaign advisor Barry Bennett, he boasted about his access and proximity to Trump.
Lewandowski said he turned down “multiple opportunities” within the Trump administration so he can serve his clients. By the way, his firm will be located one block from the White House.
Lewandowski is not the only one selling access to Trump.

One of the president-elect’s sons will stop directly raising money for his namesake foundation, saying he worries the donations could be perceived as buying access to his father.

Eric Trump said that he would cease soliciting donations for his organization, after reports came out of his fundraising activities.
Prior to that, Eric Trump tried auctioning a coffee date with his sister Ivanka to raise money for a children’s hospital. Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are part of a venture that initially offered a private reception with their father during inauguration weekend in exchange for $1 million donations that would go to conservation charities. Some of those contributors could later go hunting or fishing with one or both of the sons, the invitation promised.
Eric Trump had to cancel the coffee with Ivanka after The New York Times reported that some of the bidders were doing so to gain insight about the Trump administration.
Considering the numerous potential conflicts of interests of Trump’s children, associates and cabinet appointees, lawmakers should not rely on Trump’s promise to drain the swamp.
Senior Democrats should move ahead with their announced plans to require Trump’s picks for top jobs, including some of the wealthiest and connected Americans, to provide financial disclosure statements and meet ethical standards.
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