Trump's Posse: Men done with democracy
Top Story: Who Wants This?
Federal workers aren’t happy. Farmers aren’t happy. Wall Streeters aren’t happy. Our allies aren’t happy.
So, who exactly is happy about the Trump/Musk chaos machine? And where did all these ideas come from, anyway?
This week, we dig into some of the influential figures behind Trump 2.0.
Meet Stephen and Curtis. Learn more about JD and Elon.
So much is coming at people everyday. It can be challenging for folks without a lot of time to understand that what is happening in DC is dangerous to our democracy.
One way to help people see this, is to put faces to the ideas driving some of the more drastic steps Trump is taking.
We often use engaging or oddball characters to tell important stories. We should all being doing that, now.
Let these Trump allies tell the story of Trump’s worrisome actions.
Here are some ways to do that
Write a series about the people in Trump’s world whose ideas are directly impacting the people in your community.
Create short video essays on the people behind the Trump moves that are impacting people on your beat.
Produce easy-to-digest explainers for folks who are wondering: Where are all these ideas coming from anyway?
Be clear and concise.
Just offer up the facts.
Emphasize what is unconstitutional, illegal and undemocratic about the ideas these folks hold.
Your audience should come away from your reporting with a clear sense of why — if you believe America is synonymous with democracy — these folks don’t have the country’s best interest at heart.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHARACTERS IN TRUMP WORLD
WHY IS STEPHEN MILLER SO MAD?
Check out this book: Hatemonger!
Is he really one part of a power couple?
Things just keep getting better for Stephen.
WHO IS CURTIS YARVIN?
Yarvin has a thing for tyranny.
Why does Curtis Yarvin hate democracy?
Who else is pulling the levers?
MORE INFO ON ELON
What does Elon get out of remaking the government?
This is what fail fast looks like!
Can Bernie Sanders speak truth to Elon?
WHAT MAKES J.D. TICK?
JD Vance loves a good monarchy.
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