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Sean Casten: “It only took 50 days for Hitler to destroy democracy in Germany.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2025
It only took 50 days for Hitler to destroy democracy in Germany.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Casten draws historical parallels between Trump's actions and the rise of authoritarianism.

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