- Elected to Congress in his late twenties, Johnson was known for handing out literal bags of cash to politicians in pursuit of the legislative goals of his powerful commercial sponsors...
- Johnson proudly made a mockery of his dishonesty, openly referring to himself as “Landslide Lyndon” as he continued his ascension up the US political power ladder.
- When Johnson entered Congress, he was dirt poor and obsessed with money...and yet managed to retire with a fortune that would be valued well in excess of $100 million today...
What separates Johnson’s story from other tales of political venality is the vast impact of his legacy.
The average US citizen’s trust in government peaked at 77% during Johnson’s time as President and has drifted lower ever since, sitting at just 20% today...
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