Will West Virginia avert its eyes from Trump administration corruption?

By: Neal Barkus

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,044

Last Updated: 20 hours, 11 minutes ago

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American political history is rife with examples of corruption. The period after the Civil War was known then as the Great Barbecue, when ethics broke down in public life. There were embezzling treasurers, bribe-giving lobbyists, purchased newspapermen, and swindlers at the public trough. But the Trump administration has just tried to pull off a corrupt deal so brazen it would make Reconstruction-era crooks blush. Good people, including West Virginia’s Congressional delegation, cannot look the other …

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