Let’s assume for a moment that the improbable happens and Donald Trump loses the presidential election in November. Other than pardoning all of his cronies, what else will he do before leaving office?

Most likely it will involve money. Trump will take advantage of his one last chance to drain more money out of the US taxpayers. Look for a lot of last minute long term government contracts for Trump, Inc. and his cronies’ companies. The new administration might try to unwind them, but good luck with that. They will be sued. The swamp will win.

So far we don’t really know what Donald Trump exactly said to the Ukrainian president, or any other world leaders for that matter. Despite subpoenas from the House of Representatives, Trump is not turning over the transcripts.

It is easy to understand Trump’s reluctance. Not because there is anything classified in the calls. But because he probably said something that would have Congress on his back even harder. Something that sounds a bit like extortion for private gain.

“Thanks for staying at my hotel. Please come again.”