Letters from an American

April 29, 2025

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Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

FDR's Transformative 100 Days

  • FDR's first 100 days set the foundation for the New Deal during the Great Depression.
  • The government stabilized banks, raised taxes for borrowing, and funded employment and public works.
INSIGHT

Trump's Reversal of New Deal State

  • Trump's second 100 days aimed to dismantle the modern American state established by FDR.
  • He reversed decades of regulation, safety nets, and global leadership in favor of benefiting the wealthy.
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Autocratic Tendencies and Corruption

  • Trump's administration mimics autocratic regimes by ignoring rule of law and privileging cronies.
  • Corruption is evident with family profiting and officials enabling business over public interest.
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