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The fatal flaw in Trump’s authoritarian playbook
The Authoritarianism Is Not Subtle. The Court Is Just Helpful.The Source MaterialDon Moynihan’s core point is simple: Trump’s project is not a dramatic overnight coup, but a systematic tilt of the state. The administration, he argues, has weakened the civil service, politicized law, and used federal power to pressure universities, media, and businesses. The remaining barrier is elections, where Trump still does not fully control the mechanism.Power Does Not Hide HereThis story is not really about “institutions” in the abstract. It is about who has power to stop abuse and who chooses not to…
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