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Ex-prosecutor says Trump’s 'mob boss' world is about to spiral
Mob Politics Works Because Institutions Keep Treating It Like Normal PoliticsThe Real Power Is Not ConfusionBarbara McQuade’s point is simple enough to be uncomfortable: Donald Trump does not merely “pressure” people. He uses the state, the presidency, and the leverage of access to force obedience. The Guardian piece cites her argument that he targets critics, law firms, media organizations, universities, foreign allies, and even political figures with a mix of punishments and favors. That is the operating system here. The story is not about temper. It is about power used deliberately.Who…
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