

‘I am your retribution’: Trump’s radical plan to remake the presidency
Oct 10, 2024
Ed Pilkington, chief reporter for Guardian US, dives into Donald Trump's radical vision for a second presidential term. He discusses Trump's unprecedented plans for the Department of Justice, which could politicize legal matters ominously. The conversation also covers the chilling implications of Trump's governance for democracy, including radical shifts in policy and immigration. Pilkington highlights the tension between Trump's chaotic past and the structured efforts of conservative think tanks, raising questions about the resilience of democratic institutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Chaos and Controversy: Trump's Final Days
01:33 • 9min
Trump's Radical DOJ Restructuring Plans
10:49 • 8min
Radical Reimagination of the Presidency and Democracy
19:14 • 2min
Trump's Potential Return: Chaos vs. Organization
20:46 • 4min
Voter Sentiment and the Fragility of Democracy
25:04 • 3min