Trump isn’t joking about staying in power

He's installing loyalists in every key position. What happens next?

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{{#if }} Dear Reader, {{/if}} Trump "jokes" about running for a third term, but let's be clear: He's not joking. He's laying the groundwork.   Just this month, he has installed loyalists at the Justice Department, the FBI, and the intelligence services. He's gutted the military's top leadership—firing officers who might refuse an illegal order. And he's put an unqualified crony in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a move that could weaponize private militias like the Proud Boys.   A president can't just extend his time in office. That's what people thought in other countries before strongmen rewrote the rules. And with Trump surrounding himself with enablers and yes-men, who's going to stop him?   At The New Republic, we connect the dots. We report on the threats to democracy that too many others ignore. But we can't do it without your support.   Choose your plan: •    Representative: Unlimited digital access. •    Senator: Add 10 stunning print issues. •    Secretary of State: Digital and print access, plus exclusive interviews and a TNR tote bag. •    President: Ad-free access to all content (plus the tote). Subscribe now Subscribe now Trump is testing the limits. It's time to open our eyes—and fight back.   Sincerely, Michael Tomasky, editor The New Republic Subscribers Only: 110 Years of TNR Timeless voices, unmatched insight: exploring the works of great writers past and present Read now Read now  Update your personal preferences for comercialyventas.aliperiodicos@blogger.com by clicking here.    Our mailing address is: The New Republic, 1 Union Sq W , Fl 6 , NY , New York, NY 10003-3303, United States   Do you want to stop receiving all emails from Culture?  Unsubscribe from this list. If you stopped getting TNR emails, update your profile to resume receiving them.