Honestly I would think less shit of them at this point if they just admitted to their garbage doings. Denying it just makes them seem like spineless pussies in addition to the horrid monsters they already are.
Because there's 2 types of conservatives, the rich and greedy self centered ass hats who don't need an education. And then the stupid people. They'd be throwing away a part of their base if they allowed them to learn.
In a literal theft from the people sense? Yes. In reality? No, he's rich so he can do what he wants. Laws are to keep us poor in check, not to be fair.
China doesn't like it? Means it's probably good then...