Political commentator and media host Danielle Moodie issued a fiery takedown of U.S. political corruption on Monday, May 13.
She targeted president Donald Trump’s administration and the previous Biden administration over what she described as “grifting,” “pay-for-play” politics, and an eroding sense of moral leadership in American democracy.
In a blunt Instagram post captioned “My rage is potent today,” Moodie—host of The Danielle Moodie Show on YouTube and co-host of The New Abnormal and #democracyish podcasts—expressed frustration over new revelations surrounding a reported $400 million “gift” from Qatar to president Trump and the broader implications it signals about political accountability and foreign influence.
“Donald Trump is now a puppet for foreign agents and we’re all sitting around like somehow our democracy is gonna hold? Nah, it ain’t,” Moodie declared in a video accompanying the post.
Her comments follow the gifting of a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet valued at $400 million from Qatar to President Trump. According to ABC News, the Trump administration will accept the luxury aircraft soon.
The plane will serve as Air Force One for Trump until just before he leaves office, after which ownership will transfer to his presidential library foundation.
Qatar to Gift $400 Million Plane to President Trump:
— Beau BannonAccording to ABC News, the Trump administration is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet—valued at around $400 million—from the Qatari royal family.
(@BeauBannon) May 11, 2025
The Allegation
Moodie condemned the recent gift from the government of Qatar, despite longstanding concerns over Qatar’s alleged connections to groups like Hamas.
She criticized what she called the “double standard” in U.S. foreign policy, comparing the Trump-Qatar allegation to the scrutiny Hillary Clinton received over accepting a necklace valued at $425 during her tenure as Secretary of State.
“Hillary Clinton had to return a $425 necklace from Bangladesh,” Moodie said. “But Donald Trump… can accept a $400 million gift and we’re all just supposed to look the other way?”
One person commented:
“I share your rage. I’m so tired with him getting away with Every. Damned. Thing.”
She further noted that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has reportedly advised Trump, was also a paid consultant for Qatar at a rate of $100,000 per month.
Bipartisan Disillusionment
While much of the video targets Trump and his GOP allies, Moodie didn’t spare Democrats either.
“We look at Democrats and think, ‘oh, they are better,’” she said. “They also accept money and accept pay-for-play from different actors as well. We have got to root out and extract the rot.”
Moodie expressed a broader concern about the decay of public trust and the failure of American institutions to hold powerful figures accountable.
She reflected on a political climate in which, she says, citizens are forced to choose between bad actors while the average American’s influence is outweighed by foreign money.
Public Reaction and Political Implications
While her commentary was met with praise from supporters who see her as a bold voice in political media, others criticized her use of coarse language and called for a more fact-based approach to such claims.
Nonetheless, her video adds to growing discontent among progressive commentators who believe institutional failure is now bipartisan in nature.
Moodie concluded her remarks with a biting summary of the current political landscape:
“They are playing in our faces… Cash rules everything around me.”
