Trump’s Plans for Dictatorship Alleged by Chauncey de Vega

Overview

Article Mentioned: Chauncey de Vega’s article in Salon.
Main Point: The right has a more specific and actionable plan to make Trump a de facto dictator if he is elected in 2024.
Concern: Trump is already behaving like a dictator in waiting, with threats to imprison or kill his enemies.

Violent and Dangerous Behavior: Discussed in an interview with Glenn Beck; Trump openly talks about imprisoning enemies, claiming necessity.
Infrastructure in Place: Advisers are creating infrastructure under names like Agenda 47 and Project 2025 to facilitate Trump’s dictatorial plans.

Dictator in Waiting: Trump in 2023 resembles a dictator in waiting.
Threats and Plans: Trump’s threats and plans are not speculative; they're documented but often overlooked by corporate media.
Call to Action: Ensures Trump or similar candidates are not elected in 2024.

Trump’s Potential 47th Presidency: Named as Trump would become the 47th President.
Policy Proposals:
- Homeless Camps: Forcibly relocating homeless people into camps.
- Death Penalty: For human traffickers and drug dealers.
- End Birthright Citizenship: No automatic citizenship for those born to undocumented parents.
- Pardons for January 6th Rioters: Potential government apology and pardons for rioters.
- Stop and Frisk: Requiring stop and frisk policies for police departments to receive funding.
Criticism: The proposals are considered harebrained, dangerous, and unworkable.

Beyond Trump: This initiative uses Trump as a tool for implementation.
Contributors: Heritage Foundation, fossil fuel billionaire Charles Koch.
Components:
- Recommendations: Comprehensive set of recommendations.
- Personnel Database & IT Training: To implement the Project effectively.
- 180-Day Playbook: A detailed plan for the first six months of the presidency in 2025.
Goals and Methods:
- Dismantle Administrative State: Aims to undo Biden’s policies and reduce government size drastically.
- Department of Energy Cuts: Potentially removing critical offices, endangering renewable energy deployment.
- End Birthright Citizenship: Consistent with Agenda 47’s goals.
- Pardons for Rioters: Echoes intentions of Agenda 47.
- Stop and Frisk: Similar law enforcement changes as in Agenda 47.
Concerns: Some elements violate international law and seem unrealistic, aimed at garnering support with impractical promises.

Voter Responsibility: The speaker emphasizes the importance of not electing Trump or similar candidates to prevent these plans from becoming reality.
Awareness: Highlighting the stakes and the clear, documented plans that threaten democratic systems.

Call to Action: Stay informed and engaged. The speaker stresses remaining vigilant and prepared to act against the outlined threats.