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Rhiannon12866

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Mon Feb 16, 2026, 12:35 AM Feb 16

'The U.S. is now Trumpistan': Prof. Stanley on Trump's cult of personality - Velshi - MS NOW



Donald Trump is walking in the footsteps of past autocrats by naming government buildings and initiatives after himself. Jason Stanley says Trump’s “self-aggrandizing” actions turn the United States into a “cheap vehicle” for his family. - Aired on 02/15/2026.
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'The U.S. is now Trumpistan': Prof. Stanley on Trump's cult of personality - Velshi - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Feb 16 OP
Another great Velshi segment. yellow dahlia Feb 16 #1
Agreed, and thanks! Rhiannon12866 Feb 16 #2
Exactly. I feel like I just took a class... yellow dahlia Feb 16 #3

Rhiannon12866

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2. Agreed, and thanks!
Mon Feb 16, 2026, 01:46 AM
Feb 16

Velshi is one show I try not to miss, I always learn something new and it's explained so well.

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