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“In an age when all successful political candidates are surrounded by, if not at the beck and call of, difficult, even sociopathic, rich people pushing the bounds of their own power—and the richer they were, the more difficult, sociopathic, and power-mad they might be—Bob and Rebekah Mercer were…” quote by Michael Wolff
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““In an age when all successful political candidates are surrounded by, if not at the beck and call of, difficult, even sociopathic, rich people pushing the bounds of their own power—and the richer they were, the more difficult, sociopathic, and power-mad they might be—Bob and Rebekah Mercer were quite onto themselves. If Trump’s ascent””

Michael Wolff

About This Quote

Source Book: Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Michael Wolff, 2018

Describes how wealthy, power‑hungry individuals influence politics, implying that wealth amplifies sociopathic behavior in leadership.

In simple terms: Rich elites can corrupt politics.

Key Takeaway

Beware of wealth’s influence on power.

Themes

politics wealth corruption leadership psychopathy

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • campaign financing
  • policy making
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

elite theory political sociology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money shape political decisions?
  • What safeguards can limit elite influence?
A Different Perspective

Wealth does not always equal sociopathy; motivations vary.

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