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Liberalism.orgApr 16, 2026

Ambition, Character, and Liberty

President Trump is described as presiding over a culture of sycophancy that echoes the decline of the Roman Republic.

Ambition, Character, and Liberty
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Tom G. Palmer analyzes the 'classical ambition' of Stephen Miller and Kash Patel, arguing their public flattery of President Trump mirrors the character flaws that destroyed the Roman Republic. The essay warns that such behavior prioritizes power over integrity, threatening American constitutional stability.

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