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Zachary Basu
Verified
Director of News, Axios
Washington
Beats
Breaking news in politics business and technology. foreign affairs
I don't write news stories
Content
By Zachary Basu Verified| Axios Verified Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosBruised by years of civil suits, criminal charges and a historic felony fraud conviction, President Trump is using his second term to delegitimize the very concept of white-collar crime. Why it matters: Trump's belief that he was a victim of "lawfare" has tainted his view of the justice system. Paired with his crusade to crush the "Deep State" regulatory complex, Trump could enable a golden age of financial fraud, ethics watchdogs fear.
By Zachary Basu Verified| Axios Verified President Trump speaks to media outside the White House yesterday. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesPresident Trump's epic tariff retreat shows there is no grand strategy for revolutionizing global trade, and that he's governing — as he always has — through gut instinct. Why it matters: Trump's allies see a genius at work. His critics see a madman steering the economy toward crisis. And Wall Street sees, for the first time in weeks, a president who is receptive to external pain.
By Zachary Basu Verified| Axios Verified Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosBruised by years of civil suits, criminal charges and a historic felony fraud conviction, President Trump is using his second term to delegitimize the very concept of white-collar crime. Why it matters: Trump's belief that he was a victim of "lawfare" has tainted his view of the justice system. Paired with his crusade to crush the "Deep State" regulatory complex, Trump could enable a golden age of financial fraud, ethics watchdogs fear.
Company Info
Axios
Axios is a digital media company founded in January 2017 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz. The company delivers concise news coverage across various topics, including politics, business, technology, healthcare, and media. Articles are intentionally kept under 300 words to enhance readability, and the editorial approach focuses on factual reporting without partisan opinion. In addition to news content, Axios offers Axios HQ, a subsidiary that provides AI-powered communication software for organizations. This tool helps businesses create clear updates, track engagement, and streamline communications. Axios generates revenue through advertisements, sponsored newsletters, and enterprise software subscriptions. The company serves over 600 organizations, including startups and Fortune 500 companies, catering to professionals and general audiences seeking efficient news consumption.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
+1 203-915-8341
Founded: 2017