Judging Freedom LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Trump Can’t Stop Talking.
Aug 12, 2025
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski, a political commentator known for her sharp critiques of U.S. foreign policy, dives into the controversial communication style of Donald Trump. She explores how his excessive verbosity affects public perception and governance. Kwiatkowski also analyzes the implications of Trump's authoritarian tendencies, contrasting them with constitutional freedoms. Additionally, she discusses the geopolitical dynamics of a potential Trump-Putin meeting amidst the Ukraine crisis and the political maneuvering surrounding constitutional concerns.
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Trump’s Authoritative Persona
- Karen Kwiatkowski says Trump behaves as an authoritarian by constantly playing the boss and calling the shots.
- She doubts he truly seeks to control everything but observes he acts authoritatively in politics.
Prefers State Power Over Liberty
- Kwiatkowski argues Trump favors laws that empower police and the state over individual liberty.
- She calls him a statist who values state power and sought the presidency for that power.
Napolitano’s 2016 Interview Memory
- Andrew Napolitano recounts interviewing Trump in November 2016 for a Supreme Court vacancy and asking if he'd read the Constitution.
- Trump replied 'I don't read books,' suggesting limited interest in constitutional text.
