Jerome Powell is now the target of a criminal investigation for refusing to manipulate the economy to serve Trump’s political goals. This is the latest escalation in an authoritarian takeover: Congress refuses to act while the DOJ is weaponized to punish anyone who won’t obey.
Trump isn’t running for re-election. He’s finishing what he started on January 6. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the last institutions still able to say no to unchecked power.
We are under a multi-phased attack on democracy. Minneapolis is under siege by his armed militia , our military is bombing or threatening other countries, NATO is being threatened and now they come for the economy. The full war for America can no longer be denied or explained away.
We are under a multi-phased attack on democracy. Minneapolis is under siege by his armed militia , our military is bombing or threatening other countries, NATO is being threatened and now they come for the economy. The full war for America can no longer be denied or explained away.
Heather, thank you for a beautifully written essay. Honest. Informative. Sensible. Thought-provoking.
Trump wants to control the economy. How absurd is putting our financial well being in the hands of a man who bankrupted casinos!