Episode notes
chaos, vindictiveness, and a focus on short-term political gains over effective governance. Potential weaknesses and areas of vulnerability for the administration, particularly the negative public perception of plutocracy, the growing consequences of his pardons, and the fragility of certain aspects of his foreign policy. This early assessment suggests that the administration's actions, while designed to rally his base, may be laying the groundwork for future political challenges.
Trump's "He Is Who We Thought He Is" Approach:
Vengeance and Score-Settling:
Anti-DEI & Discriminatory Policies:
Performative Immigration Enforcement:
Foreign Policy Maneuvering and Limited Success:
Ron DeSantis's Political Demise:
Voter Opposition to Plutocracy:
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