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Here Come the Oligarchs to Undermine Democracy

Self-serving, knee-bending billionaires are joining Trump's gravy train

This new On-Target short video by Steven Beschloss and me highlights a recent Rolling Stone story focusing on the system of government known as oligarchy – and how the right is pushing us toward it. A dictionary definition of oligarchy is “a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes.” The super-rich know Trump can punish or reward them, and he’s trying to pressure them into anti-democratic alliances with him. Sadly, some billionaires are happy to do so.

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A short video series shedding light on news reports and public statements that are brave and true despite our current atmosphere of disinformation and normalization. Produced in collaboration with Steven Beschloss.