Desanguination

Well placed tourniquet 
May staunch national bleeding
But an infusion
Of decency is called for
Replenish dearth of honor

Best people promised
Delivered hucksters and frauds
Germ deniers all
Not a washed hand in the bunch
But they sure do dress purty 

Cherished by a once
Aspirational nation
Transfusion needed
From those that have sold the truth
For their own capital gains