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Trump 2.0 and the Courts (w/ the 5-4 podcast)

Know Your Enemy

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The Loyalty Divide: Trump and Judicial Appointments

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of loyalty among Trump's judicial nominees, highlighting his preference for candidates aligned with his ideals over traditional legal frameworks. It discusses the shift in Republican legal alignment, particularly the tensions between established institutions like the Federalist Society and Trump loyalists. The chapter further examines the implications of this loyalty-driven nomination process on judicial ideology and the independence of the judiciary.

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