If you believe Musk is a threat, as many do, then share this Time cover—“flood the zone” with this image. Who knows? Musk may face the same fate as Bannon before him…

hashtag#Trump hashtag#SpiralingCircle (3/3)

When Steve Bannon appeared on the cover of 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦 during Trump’s first administration, he was soon ousted—some speculating that Trump couldn’t stand someone else stealing his spotlight. (2/3)

Rather than the traditional strategy of "divide and rule," Trump relies on "disorient and rule," accelerating the erosion of American democracy at an even faster pace than during his first administration. 🌪️ (5/5)
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hashtag#Trump hashtag#Gaza

Trump’s policies on gender, the use of military aircraft for deportations, his controversial cabinet appointments, Musk’s takeover of the Treasury, and now his audacious plans to "own" Gaza all fit this pattern. (4/5)

Unable to keep pace with the constant upheaval, the media struggles to provide meaningful reflection or sustained scrutiny. (3/5)

In my book, I describe how Trump employs a similar tactic, but instead of falsehoods, he unleashes a firehose of controversies—a continuous barrage of norm-shattering behavior and provocations. This strategy destabilizes both the public and the press, one of democracy’s foundational pillars. 🏛️ (2/5)