James K Glassman

James K. Glassman was formerly Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in the George W. Bush Administration and a senior fellow in economics and technology at the American Enterprise Institute.

America’s First Socialist President? His Name Is Donald Trump

The Trump administration is taking direct ownership stakes in major U.S. corporations like Intel, U.S. Steel, and Westinghouse Electric, marking an unprecedented expansion of federal control over American business.

By James K Glassman

August 17, 2026

America’s First Socialist President? His Name Is Donald Trump

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