<p class="p1">In this episode, Alex explores how Donald Trump has left his mark everywhere in government—and not just figuratively. From dollar bills to battleships, Trump has emblazoned his name and face on federal buildings, coins, national park passes, and even baby investment accounts. Love it or loathe it, the Trump brand is now part of the U.S. government—and Alex argues this personal takeover undermines democratic norms, blurs the line between public service and self-promotion, and why it’s crucial for democrats to remove his name from public institutions.</p>

In this episode, Alex explores how Donald Trump has left his mark everywhere in government—and not just figuratively. From dollar bills to battleships, Trump has emblazoned his name and face on federal buildings, coins, national park passes, and even baby investment accounts. Love it or loathe it, the Trump brand is now part of the U.S. government—and Alex argues this personal takeover undermines democratic norms, blurs the line between public service and self-promotion, and why it’s crucial for democrats to remove his name from public institutions.

<p>In this episode, Alex explores how Donald Trump has left his mark everywhere in government—and not just figuratively. From dollar bills to battleships, Trump has emblazoned his name and face on federal buildings, coins, national park passes, and even baby investment accounts. Love it or loathe it, the Trump brand is now part of the U.S. government—and Alex argues this personal takeover undermines democratic norms, blurs the line between public service and self-promotion, and why it’s crucial for democrats to remove his name from public institutions.</p>

$Trump$: Soon in Your Wallet, Maybe in Your Bedroom

Alex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As someone that dances along the center-right of the political spectrum, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.

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