Apparently there’s no such thing as a corporate criminal

Unless he profits at the Trump family’s expense, I suppose.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has canceled or halted a total of 159 enforcement actions against 166 corporations, according to a report from Public Citizen released (January 15). As a result of this retreat, at least 18 corporations accused of lawbreaking avoided paying a total of $3.1 billion in penalties for misconduct…

Public Citizen’s report found that corporations with close ties to Trump and the administration are benefiting from canceled and frozen enforcement. More than 30 made donations to fund Trump’s inauguration or White House ballroom. Seventeen have revolving door or insider connections with the administration. Twelve hired lobbyists who are closely allied with the administration. Ten have business relationships with Trump’s private companies. And nine made political contributions backing Trump’s presidential campaign. - Public Citizen