grift

Example Sentences

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"His schemes have been exposed. His willingness to exploit his supporters has been well documented. All of this should start closing wallets. But Trump's hold on his followers is strong—so the grift continues."

From Salon

MSNBC's Steve Benen wrote Friday that "in theory, it might seem impossible for a scandal-plagued politician to turn a criminal indictment into a grift."

From Salon

British journalist Anthony Davis pointed out, "Lindsey Graham is literally crying over Trump, like a devastated boyfriend. And then goes on to grift for cash on his behalf?! The cult is strong with this one… #TrumpIndictment"

From Salon

Of course, Carlson’s threat to air footage might be pure grift.

From Washington Post

Another user asked why Epstein serves as a chaplain if he doesn't believe in God, with another user calling his appointment "a grift."

From Fox News