What Trump Really Wants Is Unchecked Power

He's launched strikes on Iran, unleashed ICE, and incited violence — while MAGA legislators are moving to sunset our democracy via the budget bill.

Jun 22, 2025

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President Trump at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Parade and Celebration in Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2025. | Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Here in Chicago, we know how to prepare for winter, but Donald Trump’s promised ICE storm will test us. When we get pummeled with snow, we dig out. We put chairs on the street to…

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Edwin Eisendrath

Edwin hosts "The Big Picture" on WCPT820 AM. He's the former CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, a long-time management consultant, a former Chicago Alderman, HUD Regional Administrator and teacher in Chicago's public schools.