Richard Hogan: The biggest grift in history is underway — Everything is for sale

The last 100 days have been among the most profitable in Mr Trump’s long life. And it’s not even sleight-of-hand, it’s happening in plain sight, without shame

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. Picture: AP/Mark Schiefelbein.

In Shakespeare's King Lear, forces of darkness almost prevail. The speed with which goodness recedes is a terrifying message to us all. 

Shakespeare is telling us that evil is a powerful force — and sometimes, goodness can be all but obliterated. Almost.