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Back to EpisodesThe Guardrails That Preserved Democracy Under Trump’s First Presidency Might Not Work The Next Time
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In the closing weeks of his campaign, former President Donald Trump has ratcheted up threats that if he wins, he’ll use federal agencies like the FBI, the IRS and even the U.S. military to go after perceived enemies who oppose his agenda or criticize him. Scott and Marisa talk about this with Protect Democracy's Ben Raderstorf, who says the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity makes those threats a real possibility.
For more, check out our series from the summer examining Project 2025 and what a second Trump presidency might look like:
If Trump Wins: Government and Democracy
If Trump Wins: Immigration and Foreign Affairs
Plus, listen back to our interview with Raderstorf from June: “Protect Democracy” Warns How Trump 2.0 Could Lead to Authoritarianism
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