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Cultivating obedience: Using the Justice Department to attack former officials consolidates power and deters dissent

Trump’s use of the Justice Department to target political opponents goes beyond revenge − it deters current officials from defying the president.

16.05.2025 4

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What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

Donald Trump’s moves to install loyalists in US security agencies and the military echo the actions of strongmen worldwide who prioritize personal...

11.03.2025 8

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Joe Wright