How Democrats Plan to Counter Trump

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David Axelrod warns Trump's actions have fascistic overtones as he accelerates his grab for unchecked power.

David Axelrod discusses Trump's recent authoritarian actions, including firing Fed governors and threatening policing takeovers, and analyzes how Democrats should respond by focusing on economic issues while resisting fascistic overtones. He highlights the Democratic Party's branding challenges and the need for radical reform to counter Trump's strategies.

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A sharp look at how Trump is forcing Democrats to decide how to respond.

Donald Trump's power grab sits at the center of this conversation, and David Axelrod turns it into a pointed question about what kind of fight Democrats are prepared to take on.

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