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Jan 20, 2025 
Susan B. Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker known for her political insights, and Ian Millhiser, Vox's legal correspondent focusing on the Supreme Court, delve into the shifting political landscape surrounding Donald Trump's second inauguration. They discuss how this inauguration starkly contrasts with the first, reflecting on political engagement and the evolving influence of Trumpism. Millhiser also highlights a crucial Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, revealing its implications for executive power and potential abuse in future administrations.
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2016 Inauguration: An Alien Invasion
- Susan Glasser recalls the 2016 inauguration as eerie and disruptive, like an alien invasion.
- George W. Bush even remarked to Hillary Clinton, "That was some weird shit," about Trump's "American Carnage" speech.
Shifting Political Landscape
- The 2025 inauguration lacks the widespread resistance seen in 2016, with Democrats still in a blame game.
- Many business leaders and Republicans who once opposed Trump now accept Trumpism as the new normal.
Corporate Support for Trump
- Many major corporations, including tech giants and automakers, donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration.
- This suggests that contributing financially is now essential for access and influence in the new administration.