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Why Trump Will Fail — But What Comes After Will Be Worse
Manage episode 481210977 series 3085725
Whether in his stated terms, the policy changes he aims to make, or in the Project 2025 actions he's taking to bring in an autocratic system to the US, there are a number of reasons why President Trump is almost sure to fail. Yes, he can do damage in the mean time, but he won't succeed. The real challenge will be what comes afterwards - either the next president or the one after that if Republicans lose the subsequent election. Because there is now a proven playbook for how those guardrails can be dismantled, that in the hands of a more competent would-be authoritarian, could be the last shove needed to turn it all upside down. Let's discuss.
305 episodes
Manage episode 481210977 series 3085725
Whether in his stated terms, the policy changes he aims to make, or in the Project 2025 actions he's taking to bring in an autocratic system to the US, there are a number of reasons why President Trump is almost sure to fail. Yes, he can do damage in the mean time, but he won't succeed. The real challenge will be what comes afterwards - either the next president or the one after that if Republicans lose the subsequent election. Because there is now a proven playbook for how those guardrails can be dismantled, that in the hands of a more competent would-be authoritarian, could be the last shove needed to turn it all upside down. Let's discuss.
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