A functional democracy would have removed Trump by now
January 5, 2026
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7:57Now PlayingA functional democracy would have removed Trump by now
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as posted by the channel-- Donald Trump remains in office despite actions that would remove leaders in functioning democracies, exposing institutional failures
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Original show date: January 2, 2026
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13 claims extractedTrump should have been removed in functional democracy
Trump's actions would remove leaders in other democracies
Trump weaponized DOJ against political rivals
Trump dismantled civil service protections for loyalty
Trump seized control of local law enforcement
Trump punished law firms representing political opponents
Trump's actions warrant removal in healthy democracy
Congress abdicated responsibility through partisan impeachment
Courts enable Trump through slow deference
Trump sets precedent that presidents face no consequences
Trump's actions establish dangerous precedent for future presidents
Constitution assumes good faith that Trump violated
Constitutional guardrails are insufficient against Trump
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