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Luke Thomas: MAGA is taking over American sport
Luke Thomas: The Lakers ownership deal raises uncomfortable questions about political access, Trump-connected wealth, and the growing overlap between professional sports, media, and government power.
Luke examines the chain connecting Mark Walter, Joshua Kushner, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump, then compares the Lakers transaction to Paramount’s aggressive spending on UFC media rights and The Free Press. He argues that these deals may be about more than ordinary market value, potentially offering wealthy companies and individuals a way to gain influence within the Trump political ecosystem…
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