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Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers: Trump Acts and Dares Congress to Stop Him
Today we’re digging into a question that’s been building for years: Is Donald Trump’s governing strategy — the “fait accompli” strategy — finally approaching a tipping point?
Trump acts first. Everyone else reacts later. He creates a new reality, then forces Congress, courts, states, agencies, and opponents to scramble. And he uses delay, appeals, bureaucratic inertia, and political intimidation to keep that reality in place.
This is not just a political strategy. It tracks with Trump's behavioral style. He lives to intimidate, and he loves to punch down.
That makes it look like bullying…
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