"We now take for granted that, at a whim, Trump can unleash the tremendous power of the U.S. military on anyone – and also withhold it. This is a message that he wants to convey to his internal political enemies along with his supporters.

The language of reactionary religion is a useful tool for consolidating power. In the end, it is about replacing American democracy with a corrupt, kleptocratic, authoritarian order."

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