Axos Bank and its largest individual shareholder, Don Hankey, have provided over $500 million in financing to Donald Trump over the past two years, helping him pay off debts and profit. This financial lifeline has raised ethical concerns regarding the potential influence on a future Trump presidency.
Key Points
Axos Bank and Don Hankey provided over $500 million in financing to Donald Trump
The financing helped Trump pay off debts and profit from business deals
Ethics experts are concerned about potential influence on a future Trump presidency
Pros
Provided financial support to Donald Trump in a time of need
Helped Trump pay off debts and profit from business deals
Cons
Raises ethical concerns about potential influence on a future Trump presidency
Hankey and Axos Bank faced scrutiny and legal issues in the past