Today in Focus Mehdi Hasan on Trump’s first 100 days
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Apr 30, 2025 
Mehdi Hasan, a Guardian US columnist and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, dives into the implications of Donald Trump's second term. He explores potential threats to democracy, including plans to pardon January 6th insurrectionists and the fallout from budget cuts targeting vulnerable populations. Hasan critiques the lack of resistance from institutions to Trump's authoritarian tendencies and emphasizes the risks of normalization. He also discusses how a potential recession could reshape political dynamics and the urgent need for the Democratic Party to offer a clear alternative to safeguard democratic values.
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Trump Project: Personality Cult
- The Trump presidency centers on Trump himself rather than an ideology.
- It is a government that serves to protect his power and wealth personally.
Trump’s Harmful Impacts
- Trump’s economic policies hurt Americans and cause global suffering in poor countries.
- Migrants face severe human rights violations, including the kidnapping of American citizen children.
Permanent Change Risks
- Many changes from Trump’s first 100 days may be permanent and institutionalized.
- These shifts redefine norms, making it hard for future leaders to reverse his policies.