Trump’s Mafia Presidency with Barbara McQuade
Summary
Hosts John Fund and Corey Brettschneider analyze recent Supreme Court rulings that allowed Trump’s White House ballroom construction and mail-in voting restrictions to proceed on procedural grounds. They discuss a federal judge’s ruling that the administration violated the First Amendment by threatening to deport international students for criticizing Israel. Guest Barbara McQuade argues that Trump’s governance mirrors mob tactics, using extortion and coercion to silence critics and consolidate power.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Corey Brettschneider
Supreme Court ruling on White House ballroom and standing
Deportation of students and 1st Amendment rights
Executive order on mail-in voting and post office authority
Introduction of guest Barbara McQuade
Trump's governance compared to mob boss tactics
Definition of political corruption and emoluments
Attacks on press and DOJ independence
Cruelty, hate groups, and weaponizing the law
Conclusion and final thoughts
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