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'Dictator playbook': Experts sound alarm on Trump's dangerous DC power grab - The Beat - MSNBC
MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports on a stunning new Washington Post investigation into Donald Trump’s authoritarian assault on America’s cities, revealing Pentagon plans to create a “domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force” to deploy in cities facing protests or unrest. Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance join. - Aired on 08/12/2025.
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