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Weaponizing the Legal System

How Trump Reshaped the Judiciary to Protect Himself and Punish His Enemies

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Mar 15, 2025
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The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior Is Almost Always Good Politics

In our last discussion, we discussed how Trump uses media, disinformation, and perception to manufacture consent—rewriting reality to serve his power. Today, we move to the final piece: the law itself.

In this final installment of The Long Memo Book Club for March, we examine how Trump has turned America’s legal system into a weapon—one that protects his allies, crushes his enemies, and reshapes the very concept of justice.

If you think the rule of law still holds, this one’s for you.

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