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We Already Know How to Beat Trump | TMP #1068
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Everybody keeps asking the same question:
How do we beat Donald Trump?
Today, I argue that we already know the answer.
The Constitution already has Trump in a straight jacket. The problem isn't the jacket. The problem is whether the people responsible for enforcing the limits of power are willing to tighten the straps.
In this episode, I break down a recent federal court decision blocking Trump administration efforts to attach new conditions to federal nutrition assistance and explain why that ruling matters. More importantly, I show how the Constitution isn't failing—it's working when judges, states, Congress, and citizens actually use the authority they already have.
Trump's political strategy depends on convincing people that he's unstoppable. But if he's so unstoppable, why is he constantly testing limits, searching for loopholes, and daring institutions to stop him?
Because a man who's free doesn't fight the straight jacket.
A man in a straight jacket fights the buckles.
Let's talk about the buckles.
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