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I used to revere the great experiment that is the United States. After Trump, I’m not so sure | Jonathan Freedland
The article discusses the fragility of the U.S. republic, highlighting concerns about its constitution's weakness revealed by the 'would-be emperor in Washington.' It references the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence and Benjamin Franklin's warning that maintaining a republic requires vigilance.
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