Despite Trump’s impulsive inconsistencies, his attempted progression toward fascism is all too systematic. He has not yet succeeded.
Robert Kuttner
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His latest book is Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America. Follow Bob at his site, robertkuttner.com, and on Twitter.
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Charlie Kirk’s Theocracy
Today on TAP: Will his brutal murder bring Americans together—or create justification for more vilification, vengeance, and violence?
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The Stealth Assault on Medicare
Today on TAP: Democrats are making a budget stand over Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. But Trump is also coming for the much larger Medicare program.
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Trump’s Fraying Alliance With RFK Jr.
Today on TAP: Will congressional Republicans get serious about restraining Kennedy’s perverse policies or forcing his resignation?
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Can Resistance Succeed?
The more authoritarian Trump becomes, the more he provokes effective opposition.
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The Federal Reserve Is Out of Tricks
Today on TAP: And so is Trump’s maneuver to take over the central bank. Even if he were to succeed, there is no good monetary cure for Trump’s economic carnage.
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Democratic Brazil, Autocratic America
Today on TAP: Their system is working as Bolsonaro is brought to justice. Ours is failing.
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Are Senate Democrats Growing a Spine?
Today on TAP: We could see much tougher terms for a budget deal, including letting Trump’s Republicans take the fall for a government shutdown.
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The Oligarchy’s Best Friend
With all of Trump’s alarming moves toward authoritarianism, it’s easy to overlook that he is also an ordinary plutocrat.
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The Coming Trump Stagflation
Today on TAP: The self-inflicted damage to Trump’s economy is deepening. Will he get away with it politically?
