By John Q. Hosedrinker 
As the article argues, the Trump regime continues to escalate its actions, with no apparent bottom to its depravity. This is demonstrated through a variety of concerning actions, including military posturing and potential attacks on other countries, the dismantling of democratic institutions, and the deployment of federal law enforcement against American cities. These actions include the targeting of political opponents through prosecution and the use of the military and paramilitary groups against American citizens. Overall, the actions of the Trump regime are mirroring fascist tactics.
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For Trump, There Is No Rock Bottom: The regime’s depravity will continue to shock the world until it is removed. The statement, “For anyone holding their breath, waiting for this fascist Trump regime to hit rock bottom: There is no rock bottom. Their depravity will continue to shock the world, week after week, for as long as they hold power,” rings truer with each passing day. As we approach the anniversary of his second election, the evidence mounts, painting a grim picture of a regime operating without moral limits.
Trump’s actions paint a stark picture, marked by alleged massacres of innocents, extrajudicial executions, and the amassing of military forces in preparation for potential regime-change wars. The rhetoric and policies point towards a dedication to dismantling democracy, eroding the rule of law, and prioritizing the interests of the few over the well-being of the many. The cutting of essential programs like SNAP benefits while simultaneously backing far-right leaders and diverting billions to foreign countries epitomizes a callous disregard for the struggles of ordinary Americans.
The disconnect between Trump and his supporters becomes glaring when one examines the gravity of his actions. How can anyone find positivity in the depravity of such a regime? It’s a question that fuels the frustration of those who cannot reconcile themselves with the actions and justifications of his followers. The demolition of the East Wing of the White House and replacing it with an ostentatious ballroom funded by corporations aligned with the regime highlights the lack of any moral boundary.
For *Republicans*, there seems to be no limit to their willingness to sink to new depths of depravity. This pattern isn’t limited to the politicians themselves but also extends to a significant portion of Trump’s supporters. The disheartening reality is that many will continue to cheer on increasingly egregious crimes and atrocities. This is fueled by a sense of having nothing left to lose, leading to even more outrageous actions.
The only way to end this cycle of degradation is to remove the regime from power. The existing checks and balances have been eroded, with crimes and illegal tactics used to maintain control. The fear is that the remaining branches of the government, including the courts and the Bill of Rights, may also be under attack. Those who support the regime, despite its actions, share the responsibility for its consequences.
The focus must now be on what comes next. The immediate need is the regime’s removal. Those who still support Trump are, in essence, as depraved as the regime itself. They are complicit in building ballrooms while the population starves. The Republican Party, top to bottom, seems to have no bottom line. The potential for the camps is not just a threat to those who are not part of the base; it is a threat to the foundation of democracy. Removing Trump and his followers is the only acceptable outcome. The actions are destructive and must be stopped.
The former SNAP recipients will join masses of federal workers Trump has thrown out of work on food lines as Trump demands $230 million from his Department of Justice as “compensation” for its (badly belated) indictment (under former President Joe Biden) of Trump for… you know, trying to overthrow electoral democracy and the rule of law at the end of his first horrific administration (and for absconding with classified documents and obstructing efforts to retrieve them).
Trump has just maniacally torn down the East Wing of the White House, planning to replace that former historic landmark with a gargantuan, gaudy ballroom funded by some of his favorite capitulating corporations, including the tech giants Google, Meta, and Palantir and the leading “defense” firm Lockheed Martin.
The Congress has been essentially dissolved by Trump through his command over the Speaker of the US House, the obsequious Mike Johnson (R-La.). This makes legislative branch oversight of Trump’s war moves and plans impossible. It also prevents the release of the Epstein Files, which contain information on his close relationship with a disgraced pedophile, and congressional action to restore SNAP benefits (food stamps). (Johnson is meanwhile refusing to seat a duly elected congresswoman from Arizona since, according to media reports, she would tilt the US House majority to the side of the files’ release.)
Trump has slapped 50% tariffs on Brazil to punish it for properly prosecuting and convicting his fascist comrade Jair Bolsonaro (the onetime “Trump of the Tropics”) for sparking an attempted insurrectionist coup (Brazil’s January 6) in that nation’s capital on January 8, 2023.
Among the many ways in which Trump is mimicking his role model Adolph Hitler is his attempt to rule through executive order and memorandum.
A recent Trump memo–NPSM-7–absurdly attributes recent domestic US political violence to a supposedly top-down movement of left-wing terrorism and tells federal law enforcement to investigate and potentially prosecute any group or individual who advances “anti-fascist” ideas, including even criticism of “Christianity” and “traditional” family and gender relations.
Trump has unleashed his Department of Justice on a transparently political campaign of prosecutorial retribution against his enemies and critics. He has even directed his fascist attorney general to investigate people Joe Biden pardoned.
The regime’s actions reveal a commitment to crushing and exploiting anyone not within their in-group. The pain in the world is the same, but the response of Trump’s supporters is to inflict that pain on others. The damage to institutional knowledge, standards, and norms will take generations to repair. The extreme damage is the only thing he has to lose, now it will be tooth and nail to stay in power until he croaks.