MAGA's March Toward a Command Economy
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- Trump's policies resemble communism more than capitalism, with government control over private enterprises.
- Trump targets individual CEOs and businesses, demanding loyalty and punishing critics.
- Government intervention in business decisions, including strategic investments and capital flows, mirrors Marxist and Maoist policies.
- Trump suppresses business freedom of expression, favoring political obedience over democratic norms.
- Trump's administration weaponizes government powers, including antitrust actions and regulatory approvals, for political gain.
- Allegations of extortion and bribery arise from Trump's financial demands on businesses and media outlets.
- Business and academic institutions face threats for non-compliance with Trump's political agenda.
- The Business Roundtable and traditional conservatives remain passive in the face of these assaults on free-market capitalism.