On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
This is what the beginning of dictatorship looks like when you gut the Constitution, and you install yourself as the sole power.
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thenation.comEditor's note · Context
Omar compares current political actions to historical dictatorships, stressing the importance of constitutional integrity.
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