Thomas Edsall: “The Trump administration ranks among the many most intrusive in American historical past, driving the tentacles of the federal authorities deep into the nation’s economic system, tradition and authorized system.”
“Economically, the administration is dictating company conduct via tariffs, subsidies and the punishment of disfavored industries and firms, whereas rewarding allies with tax breaks and deregulation. And that’s all earlier than the federal government takes its reduce.”
“Culturally, Trump is searching for to redefine the boundaries of public discourse: pressuring universities, elevating grievance politics and reshaping federal businesses to mirror ideological loyalty fairly than experience or expertise.”
“Inside the authorized system, the administration is aggressively reshaping the federal judiciary, asserting government energy over impartial establishments and utilizing the Justice Division for political ends.”
“Taken collectively, these interventions reveal a presidency decided to increase government attain into nearly each sphere of nationwide life.”
