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Palantir’s settlement with the US shows Trump’s cronyism has its limits

Palantir’s settlement with the US shows Trump’s cronyism has its limits

There’s plenty of evidence from US president Donald Trump’s first 100 days that he’s willing to use the White House to help enrich family and friends. That includes blasting Nordstrom for dropping his daughter’s clothing line, booking official meetings at his hotels, and proposing a tax break (paywall) that benefits real estate developers. Fears that…