I think they are doing this above board, so it’s just “contracts”. It’s not illegal, just shortsighted. Just like lobbying isn’t technically bribery because it’s “official bribery” so it’s got a different name.
US bribery laws are incredibly lax compared with other developed nations. You have to prove a quid pro quo, not just that money was handed over followed by official favor.
I think they are doing this above board, so it’s just “contracts”. It’s not illegal, just shortsighted. Just like lobbying isn’t technically bribery because it’s “official bribery” so it’s got a different name.
US bribery laws are incredibly lax compared with other developed nations. You have to prove a quid pro quo, not just that money was handed over followed by official favor.