Episode Details

Is Donald Trump governing the United States like the head of a mob-style organization?

In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman speaks with former U.S. Attorney and bestselling author Barbara McQuade about her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.

Drawing on decades of experience as a federal prosecutor, McQuade explains why she believes Donald Trump has adopted many of the tactics associated with organized crime—including demands for loyalty, retaliation against perceived enemies, the rewarding of allies and the use of fear, corruption, cruelty and chaos to consolidate power.

Charles and Barbara discuss the growing pressure on America’s democratic institutions, the independence of the Department of Justice, attacks on the rule of law and the dangers of allowing political leaders to place personal loyalty above public duty.

But The Fix is not simply a warning. McQuade also sets out practical reforms and actions that could help protect American democracy, restore accountability and return power to the people.

Can America’s institutions withstand another period of unprecedented political pressure? And what can ordinary citizens do to defend democracy before lasting damage is done?

Watch the full conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

📖 The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government by Barbara McQuade

🔔 Subscribe to SOS America for more interviews and analysis examining the biggest political, legal and cultural issues facing the United States.

#BarbaraMcQuade #DonaldTrump #TheFix #SOSAmerica #Trump #AmericanPolitics #USPolitics #Democracy #Corruption #RuleOfLaw #DepartmentOfJustice #PoliticalCorruption

Support the show