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Charlie Sykes & Thomas Zimmer

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Trump's Political Retaliation and the Erosion of Democracy

This chapter examines Donald Trump's retaliatory actions against those who challenge his narrative on the 2020 election, focusing on the case of Chris Krebs. It critiques the broader implications of these actions on the rule of law and the political landscape, highlighting failures among societal institutions to resist authoritarian tendencies. The discussion also reflects on both the challenges and small victories regarding democratic principles in the current U.S. climate.

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