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Episode 09: Trump's Second-Term Strategy – A Madman in Charge
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Donald Trump’s second term is not about governance—it’s about absolute power. In this episode, we dissect his authoritarian playbook, exposing how his deep psychological need for dominance is reshaping the government to serve him personally. We’ll cover:
Trump’s power grabs – from stacking the courts to turning federal agencies into loyalty tests.
Weaponizing law enforcement – using the military and police as his personal enforcers.
Destroying democracy’s guardrails – dismantling checks and balances.
Controlling public opinion – state-run media, social media manipulation, and…
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