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Waelti: Election crucial in getting out of banana republic
John Waelti
Until recently, it was considered a “flip” remark to suggest that President Trump’s reign is taking on characteristics of a banana republic. But with Trump’s reaction to his impeachment acquittal, his declaration to take revenge on his enemies, and his capture of the Department of Justice, critics in the congress, the media, and others are seriously warning of this trend toward autocracy.