{
  "id": 17572732,
  "title": "As America goes to vote, on the ballot are affordability and the corrupt Epstein class",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/as-america-goes-to-vote-on-the-ballot-are-affordability-and-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:28:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/america-vote-ballot-epstein-donald-trump-10945941/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As America goes to vote, the primary issues on the ballot are affordability and the corruption associated with the Trump administration. According to recent polls, 69% of registered voters, and nearly half of those who supported Donald Trump in 2024, express concern over corruption and conflicts of interest within his administration. The brazenness of Trump's self-enrichment has shocked Americans, as he openly admits to making an estimated $4 billion while in office. This blatant display of wealth disparity has raised alarms about the privileging of the \"Epstein class\" - a select group of ultra-wealthy individuals who wield immense power due to their connections and influence. These individuals, comprising less than 0.1% of the population, benefit from a rigged economic system that includes tax loopholes, corporate bailouts, and government contracts. The once-strong American Dream, which promised meritocracy and equal opportunity, has given way to a system where privilege and connections hold greater sway than individual talent or hard work. As voters grapple with soaring costs of living and the realization that their lives are worsening, they are questioning whether the American Dream is still attainable or if it has been replaced by a system that benefits a select few at the expense of the majority.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "69% of registered voters concerned about corruption in Trump's administration",
    "Trump admitted to making $4 billion while in office",
    "Epstein class benefits from rigged economic system"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}