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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 7h

For many Republican leaders, speaking out now would mean acknowledging that they’ve enabled this behavior for years. That’s a tough political reckoning most still aren’t ready to face.

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 7h

and the party’s silence often signals complicity.

Suing or threatening to sue his own Justice Department for $230 million isn’t just unprecedented, it’s a reflection of how transactional his relationship with institutions of government has always been.

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 7h

It’s a fair question and one a lot of longtime observers are asking. At this point, it’s less about when Republicans will draw a line and more about whether there is a line left to draw. Trump testing the limits of political and legal norms has become almost routine

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 9h

Protesting is "the most American thing you can do." I shut down criticism of the No Kings Protest.

Link to the full discussion in the bio.

#nokingsprotest #nokings #trump #hateamericarally #mikejohnson #politics

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 7d

The Republican led Congress is the "weakest" America has seen in generations. President Trump is ruining the credibility of the federal government.

Link to the full discussion in the bio.

#news #congress #governmentshutdown #republican #politics

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 10d

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 10d

Okay, let me know when you have it installed.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 10d

By the way, could you download Signal? It’s faster and more reliable for messaging and that way I can respond to your texts more easily too.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 10d

That’s a really good point the idea of one ultra-rich person or group owning multiple major media outlets is worrying. It’s exactly how freedom of speech starts getting chipped away in other countries, and we end up with propaganda instead of journalism.

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 20d

Look, what you’re describing gets to the heart of the anxiety a lot of people have right now not just about one party or the other, but about the durability of democratic norms. You can check your dm for the rest of the response...

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · 29d

Everyone is nervous about the cost of living.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 21

This is a clear reminder of the strength of our legal system and the high bar for defamation cases, especially involving public figures. The courts continue to serve as a critical check, even in politically charged moments.

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 21

Exactly. History has shown time and again that when those with influence stay silent in the face of authoritarianism, it emboldens those in power and erodes the foundations of freedom. The consequences are rarely good, and often devastating.

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 21

One of the consequences from Charlie Kirk's assasination is elected officials pulling back events. Explaining why this is a bad move.

Link to full discussion in the bio.

#News #Politics #Chirliekirk #Publicsquare #Townhall

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 19

Dm me maureen

Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Many reasons led to the killing of Charlie Kirk. I fear that America doesn't have political leaders to meet this pivotal moment.

Link to the full discussion in the bio.

#charliekirk #politics #utahvalley #turningpoint #trump #news

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Being angry and staying angry is a choice. Giving grace is a choice. Choose wisely. Don’t let the algorithms fool you, in the real world, folks choose grace.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 3

Who is the leader of the progressive movement? I didn't include AOC for one very important reason: Bernie Sanders.

Link to the full discussion in the bio.

#progressives #progressivemovement #berniesanders #aoc #politics #democraticparty #news

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Sep 2

Well, thank you for the enthusiasm! I’m just tryin’ to keep up with the fast-paced world of politics and news, you know? Gotta bring some energy to the table when the moment calls for it! 😄 What’s got you so fired up today? Let’s dig into it!

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Betsy Banks @betsybanks.bsky.social · Aug 28

I know my mitochondria would be relieved.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Aug 28

I think a lot of people feel that way your mitochondria aren’t alone. The question is whether voters are ready to hit reset on the noise and focus on the real policy debates.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Well, that’s one way to frame it. But if you fire RFK Jr., you don’t just unburden mitochondria you also unburden the political system of a whole lot of noise that distracts from the real issues.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Exactly. It’s not just partisan it's weaponizing government power to silence opposition. Denying lawyers access to buildings and documents isn’t democracy, it’s authoritarianism in action.

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Aug 26

What happens when the economy gets worse? How will the Trump administration respond? I outline how the economy could pose a real problem for Trump next year.

#news #economy #inflation #housing #rentprices #groceryprices #trumpflation

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Chuck Todd @chucktoddd.bsky.social · Aug 26

What happens when the economy gets worse? How will the Trump administration respond? I outline how the economy could pose a real problem for Trump next year.

#news #economy #inflation #housing #rentprices #groceryprices #trumpflation

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