Alternet ✏ Written by Robert Reich.Trump is following Putin’s, Xi’s, and Orban’s playbook. First, take over military and intelligence operations by purging career officers and substituting ones personally loyal to you.Next, subdue the courts by ignoring or threatening to ignore court rulings you disagree with.Intimidate legislators by warning that if they don’t bend to your wishes, you’ll
Published on April 12, 2025 06:00