President and high officials allowed to lie repeatedly with impunity. Massive violations of campaign finance laws. Abuse of government facilities including the White House bedrooms and airplanes. Suppression of executive branch whistleblowers. Increased corruption undermining public confidence in democratic legislature.
Legislators hostage to campaign contributors.
Massive distortion of elections and political decisions through huge corporate donations and pressure of lobbyists. Use of intimidation including suits to limit public criticism of corporations.