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If the US president threatens to take away freedoms, are we no longer free?

Donald Trump’s dramatic escalation in threats to deport or arrest citizens – from the world’s richest person to Democratic lawmakers – should be taken seriously, experts say

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025

Trump jokes about a third term – for the third time since his inauguration. Is it possible?

‘Anyone who says that obviously the 22nd Amendment will deter Trump from trying for a third term has been living on a different planet,’ warns Obama associate White House counsel

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

‘Anticipatory obedience’: newspapers’ refusal to endorse shines light on billionaire owners’ motives

The Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post both declined to endorse a candidate – a sign of political media capture

The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2024

Will Trump's indictment break the spell?

Former associate White House counsel says Garland, DOJ are going "by the book" and have a "rock solid" case

Salon · Nov 28, 2022