It doesnt change the fact of what it is. It also helped bail him out of deep debt.
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Crony capitalism is an economic system where businesses thrive due to close relationships with government officials, leading to favoritism in the form of grants, tax breaks, and permits, rather than competition based on merit or innovation. This symbiotic relationship allows businesses to profit from political connections and government intervention, creating market advantages for connected firms at the expense of fair competition and efficiency