Lesley Gregory
The second instalment in the Death of Democratic Freedoms series, A Tangled Web of Trump Loyalists, is a clear and accessible guide for everyday readers seeking to understand the forces reshaping American governance. It unpacks the cabinet appointments, their media personas, and loyalties defining Trump’s 2025 administration and what they signal about the direction of U.S. democracy. This clear, accessible guide exposes the key players in Trump’s 2025 administration: loyalists, influencers, and media insiders chosen more for allegiance than expertise. The book reveals how chaos, competition, and constant reinvention now define American governance.We explore the players in a presidency driven by constant reinvention, factional chaos, and strategic ambiguity; all designed to preserve power, not serve the nation.But this is not just a critique of the political actors. It’s a call to caution.Understanding who holds power and why, is the first step toward reclaiming it. At its core, this book is a warning: when loyalty becomes the highest qualification for public office, governance suffers, accountability erodes, and institutions begin to serve a single figure instead of the people. Everyday citizens must recognise that democracy is not self-sustaining. It requires informed engagement, principled resistance, and the courage to speak against systems that reward obedience over competence. The cost of doing nothing is far greater than any discomfort or division: It’s the quiet unravelling of a nation.The time to pay attention is now.
