Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham, an authority on the Trump-Putin relationship, asserts that Donald Trump's political dishonesty—including bribery, graft, and malfeasance—has resulted in a state of moral decline in the United States. In her recent Substack post titled 'Corruption,' Graham writes that successful anti-authoritarian movements strongly attack corruption, framing the regime as dishonest and morally rotten, while reclaiming patriotic symbols. She argues that American values such as truth, justice, and honesty have eroded under Trump's presidency, with veracity, verity, and factuality nearly disappearing from public discourse.
Graham highlights the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a federal law enacted in November 2025 that requires the release of investigative records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite a unanimous congressional vote and a legal deadline of December 19, 2025, the full release remains pending. Graham contends that Trump has evaded disclosure through distractions, including wars, circumventing justice. She draws a parallel to the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence, noting that while it proclaims equality, Thomas Jefferson owned over 600 slaves, setting a standard of dishonesty that persists today.
Graham describes Trump as a bigot, citing his closure of USAID to stop aid to Africa, which she claims could lead to 15 million deaths by 2040 according to a study in The Lancet. She also criticizes his treatment of immigrants, asserting that his policies stem from intolerance. On foreign policy, Graham points to a recent incident where Trump's public plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop attacks on Lebanon was ignored, as reported by MSN. She notes that Trump repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in one day, but his promises have not materialized.
Graham emphasizes that Trump's ingrained corruption is evident in a pay-to-play culture, as documented by the American Bar Association, where government benefits, appointments, and pardons are exchanged for financial contributions. She warns that without accountability, this corruption will destroy Americans' faith in democracy, aligning with Vladimir Putin's goals. Graham's book, From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans, has received praise for its urgent warning about the threat Russia poses to America. One Amazon reviewer noted that the book exposes ongoing collusion between Trump and Putin, while another described Graham's insights as unparalleled, drawn from her two decades living under dictatorships.
Graham's Substack, available at egraham.substack.com, offers daily or weekly messages based on her experiences. Her book is available on Amazon, and more information can be found at democrazy2020.org.
