Donald Trump, the 45th and current U.S. President, has generated perhaps more debate about his conduct and that of his administration in relation to ethics. Whether for these reasons, Trump’s acceptance of a private plane from Qatar has raised huge questions by experts. Now, they are challenging the morality of every decision he made while in office. The Former Guy’s sudden interest in cryptocurrency has created quite a shitstorm of controversy. To me, it raises more important questions about how Clampet’s approach will shape the larger crypto space.
On May 15, 2025, at 7:16 am, host Mike Eppel engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Erica Pimental, an assistant professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. The show often dives deep into issues such as controversial policies or economic development. It provided Pimental with a major stage to provide her expert perspective on these core issues.
Throughout the debate, Pimental pushed the ethical lens of concern over Trump taking such a plane from Qatar. She expressed that such actions could blur the lines between personal interests and public duty, potentially undermining trust in governance. Trump’s recent foray into the crypto space adds additional potency to this fear. This extremely speculative, highly volatile and regulatory challenging market has developed into a hot-bed for bad actors.
Eppel and Pimental provided a more in-depth analysis of how Trump’s cryptocurrency adventures might impact the wider crypto market. The professor explained that while cryptocurrencies present opportunities for innovation and investment, they raise critical questions about transparency and accountability. To Pimental, having Trump in the race will cut both ways, particularly in shaping views on legitimacy both inside the crypto community and from outside.
The discussion with Eppel and Pimental showed that there are a lot of nuances and complexities when it comes to Trump’s reign as President. Legal ethics experts are mixed on the ethics of accepting such gifts or favors from foreign entities. This discussion underscores why now more than ever, we must be committed to an ethical culture in politics. Trump is entering the largely unregulated waters of the crypto world. Our experts are calling for caution to investors and stakeholders that should be more informed of the risks they face.
