self-dealing
noun
self-deal·ing
ˈself-ˈdē-liŋ 
: engagement in a transaction for the benefit of oneself rather than for the benefits of someone to whom one owes a fiduciary duty
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The question of self-dealing was essentially rhetorical, because the expectation that a president served the country — not himself — was foundational.
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Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Congress should fully unwind the settlement as quickly as possible and then ensure that similar presidential self-dealing can't be attempted again.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In recent weeks, questions have been raised about political self-dealing, transparency, lack of guardrails on lobbyists, spending and staff increases.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
That's the cycle of self-dealing.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Congress should fully unwind the settlement as quickly as possible and then ensure that similar presidential self-dealing can't be attempted again.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In recent weeks, questions have been raised about political self-dealing, transparency, lack of guardrails on lobbyists, spending and staff increases.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
That's the cycle of self-dealing.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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“Self-dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-dealing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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