#TrumpRegime #patrimonialism

"What exactly is Donald Trump doing?

Even those who expected the worst from his reelection (I among them) expected more rationality. Today, it is clear that what has happened since January 20 is not just a change of administration but a change of regime—a change, that is, in our system of government. But a change to what?

There is an answer, and it is not classic authoritarianism—nor is it autocracy, oligarchy, or monarchy. Trump is installing what scholars call patrimonialism. Understanding patrimonialism is essential to defeating it. In particular, it has a fatal weakness that Democrats and Trump’s other opponents should make their primary and relentless line of attack."

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A way to understand Trump: #Patrimonialism, like #Authoritarianism, but without competence or organization.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/corruption-trump-administration/681794/?gift=D1_ctPq5UQvRq8IlRLZQx-5gUnkarFnzwHfYFJ750gk&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

One Word Describes Trump, Patrimonialism

“He can’t tell the difference between his own personal interest and the national interest, if he even understands what the national interest is,” John Bolton.

“If you’re his friend, he’s your friend. If you’re not his friend, he’s not your friend.” This official chose to be Trump’s friend. Otherwise, he said, his job would be nearly impossible for the next four years.

#Patrimonialism is inherently #incompetent and #corrupt!

https://archive.ph/jNV9C

One Word Describes Trump, Patrimonialism

“He can’t tell the difference between his own personal interest and the national interest, if he even understands what the national interest is,” John Bolton.

“If you’re his friend, he’s your friend. If you’re not his friend, he’s not your friend.” This official chose to be Trump’s friend. Otherwise, he said, his job would be nearly impossible for the next four years.

#Patrimonialism is inherently #incompetent and #corrupt!

https://archive.ph/jNV9C

When you think there must be a better word to describe #Trump’s ruling style but can’t quite put your finger on it…#Patrimonialism.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCbUQFsfWQUPfgZ_SWdTp5ZA/community?lb=Ugkx5LhkYhsI5fJq-UKi_4XrG8J8A6XqtO9V