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The Illusion of Power

Trump’s Distraction Tactics and the Democratic Response

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John Cassibry
Feb 06, 2025
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Donald Trump’s strategy for his second administration has been clear from the start: overwhelm the media, keep the opposition off balance, and create the illusion of unstoppable power. This approach, “flooding the zone,” is not about governing effectively but about creating so much chaos that no single scandal or misstep sticks. The idea is simple: if t…

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