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Trait 14
Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 7Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 5State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors 4Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 3Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 2Inspectors general are fired or ignored 2Memory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erased 2Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 2Administrative agencies are deregulated or captured by private interests 1Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 1Government archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyed 1Investigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated against 1Political appointments are awarded based on loyalty and wealth 1Universities are pressured to suppress dissent or lose funding 1
Category 5
Attack target 32
Rule of Law 17The Civil Service 11Public Service 9Separation of Powers 7Truth 7Public Health 6Immigrants & Refugees 5The Information Environment 5Workers 5The Economy 4Transparency 4Diplomacy 3Global Democracy 3Science 3The Justice Department 3Inspectors General & Watchdogs 2LGBTQ People 2Privacy 2Public Memory 2The Constitution 2The Environment 2The Intelligence Community 2The Press 2The Sick & Vulnerable 2Trade 2Culture & the Arts 1Education 1Minorities 1Public Norms & Decency 1Veterans 1Whistleblowers 1Women 1
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Feb 8, 2025 President Trump announced that he would remove Kennedy Center board members and make himself chair Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move tested executive reach into an independent cultural institution and concentrated symbolic and governance power in the presidency.
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Supporting reports
- Trump announces self-appointment as chair of Kennedy Center — On February 7, 2025, Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself as the chair of the John F.
- Trump Fires Kennedy Center Board Members — President Donald Trump announced the firing of the chair and members of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center, claiming they do not share his vision for the arts and culture.
- Trump Announces Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman — Trump announced on Truth Social that he is appointing himself as the Chairman of the Kennedy Center, replacing multiple board members.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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