No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Does Trump's ballroom signal a 3rd term?
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Oct 26, 2025 
Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman and constitutional law professor, delves into Trump's unusual legal claims and the risks tied to the Emoluments Clause. Jared Moskowitz discusses the contentious Epstein files, political strategies above a government shutdown, and concerns about GOP responses to corruption. Tommy Vietor analyzes recent pardons and the implications of cronyism, while Alex Michelson explores California politics and messaging strategies under Gavin Newsom, highlighting how to make corruption resonate with voters.
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Third-Term Rhetoric Signals Power Entrenchment
- Steve Bannon and allies openly discuss engineering a "third term" for Trump, signaling long-range ambitions beyond normal limits.
- Brian warns this rhetoric and Trump's lavish projects (like the ballroom) indicate plans to entrench power rather than relinquish it.
Build Momentum And Match Tactics
- Mobilize locally: win key state races (NJ, VA, PA) and Prop 50 to build momentum into 2026 and 2028.
- Match Republican tactics: deploy monitors, mobilize often, and convert non-voters into an engaged bloc.
Use Mass Mobilization To Shift Optics
- Mobilize mass demonstrations regularly to signal broad dissent and erode Trump's image of total control.
- Convert non-voters into active participants; large mobilizations shape elite and voter behavior.