This is Gavin Newsom And, This is Rahm Emanuel on How Crony Capitalism And Trump’s Tariffs Will Kill The “American Dream”
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Apr 16, 2025 
Rahm Emanuel, the former US Ambassador to Japan and Mayor of Chicago, dives into the impact of Trump's tariffs on California's economy and the broader implications for American credibility. He discusses the alarming effects of crony capitalism on the American Dream and the struggle for academic freedom in higher education. Emanuel emphasizes the need for a cohesive economic strategy while critiquing recent political actions that threaten social mobility. His insights shed light on the pressing challenges facing Americans today.
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Trump and McCarthyism
- Trump's entry into public life began with Roy Cohn, Joe McCarthy's right-hand man.
- Cohn infamously attacked universities, echoing McCarthyism's suppression of academic freedom.
Academic Freedom and Tenure
- Tenure originated during the McCarthy era to shield professors from prosecution based on political views.
- Trump's attacks on universities mirror McCarthyism, threatening academic freedom.
Defying the Supreme Court
- Trump's defiance of the Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling concerning El Salvador's president raises questions about the Court's authority.
- The executive branch's potential disregard for the Court's opinion risks a constitutional crisis.