WorldNorth AmericaTrump's White HousePrint articleOpinionTrump’s kleptocracy grows as he tours Middle EastCongress is not even pretending to provide oversight on the president’s conflicts of interest. And federal ethics rules now seem little more than decoration.Edward LuceColumnistUpdated May 14, 2025 – 8.32am, first published at 8.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginWhat can you give a person who already has everything? The usual remedy is something of sentimental value.In Donald Trump’s case, Qatar has found the perfect blend – a $US400 million jumbo jet for which he has indicated nostalgia in advance.Loading...Financial TimesEdward Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times. He writes about American politics and the economy.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreTrump's White HouseOpinionTrump diplomacyConflict of interestUSAInternational affairsCorruptionLatest In North AmericaFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In WorldThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewThis CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10amLauren SamsHow Matt Comyn starts his dayFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarLife & LeisureJewels that cost millions – and the clients who buy themJessica BeresfordCalifornia’s best-kept wine secrets: 5 bottles to discoverThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own