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Donald Trump has gone from the president of the United States to a crime lord in the eyes of many. The politician faced intense backlash over his decision to collect a $100 billion investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. He shared the update during a surprise White House ceremony earlier this month. The event, flanked by TSMC’s chief executive C.C. Wei, captured Trump in high spirits while celebrating the investment.
He noted the deal would support the building of “five cutting-edge fabrication facilities.” Additionally, he said the funding would be invested in Arizona, creating “many thousands” of high-paying jobs. However, Taiwan’s former President, Ma Ying-jeou, vehemently disapproved of the deal. He accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of “selling TSMC” to Trump as a “protection fee” from China.
Ying-jeou implied the government had submitted to Trump, hoping it would guarantee America’s support in their fight for independence. China’s Community Party has long vowed to take control of Taiwan, claiming the Island is a part of its territory. Beijing increased its hostilities in recent years by conducting military exercises in waters near Taiwan. Additionally, The Daily Mail noted they flew fighter jets through the skies.
Donald Trump Accused of Exploiting Taiwan’s Situation
For years, Taiwan has relied on military and political support from the United States to maintain its sovereignty. However, Trump accused them of “stealing” the semiconductor industry and pushed them to “pay” for the protection they received. Former president Ying-jeou slammed his actions, saying:
“Taiwan is facing a more serious crisis. Three years after the Russian-Ukrainian war, Ukraine’s situation is obvious to all; now there are rumors that the United States is going to cut off all military aid to Ukraine.”
Ying-jeou noted that there were legitimate concerns that if Ukraine lost the war, it would influence China’s invasion. He stressed that the TSMC must be protected due to its “national security strategic importance.” On that note, he found Trump’s deal a significant loss. The former president reminded the Taiwanese that Trump was a “businessman” who prioritized financial interest. “Is it enough to sell a TSMC? What else to sell after?” Ying-jeou argued. His words resonated with several Americans, who called out their leader for acting like a crime lord.
Critics Bash Donald Trump With ‘Mafia’ Claims Over the ‘Protection Fee’
Trump’s alleged “protection fee” demand earned him a new title, with someone declaring: “Yes, that’s how the Mafia operates.” Another echoed similar sentiments, writing, “Trump is like a Mafia boss strong-arming and blackmailing people.” A third agreed, labeling the president “the head of a crime syndicate.”
Someone claimed they were not surprised by Trump’s actions, noting he learned the game from his late mentor Roy Cohn. A fellow critic alleged the politician was attempting to extort others instead of Americans to fill his pockets. The bashing continued, with an individual describing the POTUS as “the biggest con in the history of the world.”
This wasn’t the first time citizens have slammed Trump’s actions, as he recently came under fire for dementia claims. We covered the story, reporting critics bashed the president for mispronouncing Ireland’s patron saint as “patriot saint.” Many took this error as a sign of dementia, while others trolled Trump for having the IQ of a grade schooler.
Will Donald Trump respond to the claims of him being a crime lord?
