Deadline: White House “Revisiting Greenland”
Jan 15, 2026
Marc Elias, a voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, discusses the implications of California's Prop 50 and its impact on the midterms. Tom Nichols analyzes Trump's authoritarian tactics and military distractions, while Cornell Belcher highlights grassroots mobilization efforts against these shifts. Josh Gerstein sheds light on the FBI's unusual raid on a journalist, raising concerns about press freedoms under the current administration. Together, they explore the intersections of legal battles, public sentiment, and political strategy.
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Authoritarian Style Driving Policy
- Nicolle Wallace frames Trump's actions as a turn toward personalized authoritarianism resembling Putin's style.
- This pattern centers on dominance, loyalty by flattery, and punitive measures against dissent domestically and abroad.
Legal Moves Aim To Protect Power
- Marc Elias warns Trump's actions form a coherent effort to subvert elections and use federal power to suppress opposition.
- He views litigation, DOJ suits, and executive actions as coordinated tools to restrict voting and preserve power.
Mobilize Legal And Civic Pressure
- Marc Elias urges lawyers, businesses, and citizens to pressure officials and support election readiness efforts.
- He tells individuals to call out abuses, pressure county election leaders, and keep these actions in public view.