Trump just proved how easily the system can be weaponized

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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Robert Reich
July 05, 2026 | 07:44AM ETCommentary