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How the Corporate Raiders Led to Trump

Michael Milken — whose big financial confab last week reflected worries about Trump’s tariffs — contributed to the rise of Trump.

Robert Reich
May 12, 2025
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Friends,

The annual Milken Institute Global Conference — a “who’s who” of finance — met last week in LA.

You should know how it relates to Trump.

The confab itself was a mass freakout about Trump’s tariffs. Financial deals are on hold. Investors are flummoxed. Many are looking to plunk down more of their money outside the United States.

Michael Milken hi…

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