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‘Intimidation tactic’: Trump’s ‘Authoritarian playbook’ exposed as seizes control of DC police
MSNBC· 2025-08-11 23:28
Residents of the nation's capital are pushing back against Donald Trump's attempted power grab. The president announcing today the federal government is taking over the DC police force and sending in National Guard troops. At least 800 soldiers have been activated and he's threatening to send in the military if needed.Trump invoking a law that allows the president to take control of local police in an emergency. He claims this is in response to rampant crime, but you know, the facts in DC of course don't ma ...
Trump's ICE is 'the most dangerous manifestation' of 'militarized security': Ben Rhodes
MSNBC· 2025-08-08 02:15
Ben Rhodess served as the deputy national security ad adviser for President Obama and now co-hosts Crooked Media's Pod Save the World podcast. He's also importantly for the purposes of this discussion, the author of the book After the Fall, authoritarianism in the world we've made. Ben, good evening to you.Thank you for being with us. Lot of different things to cover here that are all of a peace. Let's start with a January 6th rier. Not just a generalized general January 6th rier who was out for a stroll.Th ...
Maddow: U.S. profoundly changed by authoritarian leader; 'We're beyond waiting and seeing now'
MSNBC· 2025-08-05 03:20
You can narrow or widen the aperture as much as you want. You can look at the very big picture or the small local picture anywhere in the country. And we try to do as much of both of those things as we can every week here on this show.But whether you're looking at smallcale local stories or the biggest picture stories about what's happening in our country, the story is the same. And it is now an undeniable thing. We have crossed a line.We are in a place we did not want to be, but we are there. The thing we ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-08-04 21:50
RT Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald)Brazil's authoritarian and now-sanctioned judge, Alexandre de Moreas, today ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro imprisoned at home (even though he hasn't been convicted).He also barred Bolsonaro from: being interviewed, speaking at rallies, and speaking with his own son: ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-04 12:00
The descent into authoritarianism by Nayib Bukele has been swift. Support from one of the world’s most powerful men, Donald Trump, has been helpful https://t.co/qAQ7oVJzPe ...
Ex-Amb. to Hungary warns of U.S. authoritarianism, Prof. Stanley says self-interest is the cause.
MSNBC· 2025-07-26 20:48
Empires don't crumble overnight. Democracies don't fall into authoritarianism in the blink of an eye. But a recent survey of political scientists warns that America under Donald Trump is sliding into a form of authoritarianism that we now see in countries like Hungary. An NPR report defined this as so-called competitive authoritarianism when quote a leader comes to power democratically and then erodess the systems of checks and balances. Typically, the executive fills the civil service and key appointments, ...
‘America, you’re next’: Michael Steele on creeping authoritarianism in the U.S.
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 01:19
Political Stance & Policy Implications - The report suggests a potential policy shift towards targeting US citizens for deportation, raising concerns about civil liberties [1][2] - The analysis highlights "Project 2025" as a documented plan allegedly outlining authoritarian strategies [4] - The report implies a disregard for the rule of law in potential deportation practices [7] Rhetoric & Public Discourse - The report emphasizes the importance of taking Donald Trump's statements at face value, suggesting a consistent plan [3] - The analysis criticizes the perceived naivety or denial of the public regarding the potential implications of political rhetoric [3][5] - The report expresses concern about the potential impact on all citizens, including unborn children, regardless of political affiliation [4][5][6] Geopolitical Relations - The report mentions a meeting with the President of El Salvador, indicating potential discussions or implications for US-El Salvador relations [2]
Gov. Pritzker suggests protests could help GOP get over 'Trump Submission Syndrome'
MSNBC· 2025-06-14 04:15
If Tom Holman were to come to try to arrest us, my me rather, uh I can say first of all that he can try. Um I can also tell you that I will stand in the way of Tom Hman going after people who don't deserve to be frightened in their communities, who don't deserve to be threatened, terrorized. I would rather that he came and arrested me than do that to the people of my state. I would rather he came and arrested me than do that to the people of our state.Now, after that hearing, it's safe to say I had lots of ...
L.A. protests 'not an insurrection': Democracy Docket founder on demonstrations
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 01:35
First Amendment Rights & Peaceful Protest - Individuals have an absolute right to speak out and protest, but it is vitally important to do so peacefully, avoiding violence or destruction of property [3][4] - The success of Martin Luther King Jr was attributed to mass demonstrations with insisted discipline among the people engaged in those demonstrations [3] Government Overreach & Authoritarianism - The administration is potentially provoking citizens to elicit a response that would justify invoking the Insurrection Act and declaring martial law [1][2] - There is concern that the president is attempting to manufacture an excuse to act in an authoritarian and unconstitutional manner by falsely claiming a violent rebellion or insurrection [10] - The president's actions, such as threatening to jail political opponents and misusing the justice system, resemble authoritarianism [23][24][25][26][27][28] Insurrection Act & Definition - The president mentioned invoking the Insurrection Act to deal with situations, potentially in California [5] - The definition of insurrection involves a violent uprising against established authority or government, with organization and sometimes armed individuals aiming to overthrow or change the existing power [6][7] - It is argued that what is currently happening does not constitute an insurrection, as it lacks the elements of a violent uprising [7][8][9] Legal & Judicial Concerns - California sought relief against guard deployments, aiming to prevent the use of Marines and federalized National Guard to enforce immigration and civil laws [11][12] - There is disappointment that the petition for emergency relief was denied, as the harm could become irreparable if action is delayed [13][14][15] - The federal judiciary is criticized for presuming regularity and good faith from the president, despite evidence to the contrary [16][17][18]