alt Hacker NewsReading up on the history of the Unitary Executive Theory may provide some background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitary_executive_theory
In this case, Trump is easily bought and isn't very concerned with governing himself (compared to playing golf or designing ballrooms). With this in mind, even people outside the executive branch, or even the USA are benefiting.
I’m familiar with the theory for sure. I’m just saying it’s pretty hard to defend the executive branch being able to bully/threaten such an important driver of fiscal policy for the country.