In this final episode of our series on the 10 Pillars of Democracy, we confront two urgent threats:

• Pillar 9: Immigration – The Mass Deportation Agenda
• Pillar 10: Transparency, Accountability & Disinformation – The War on Truth

With Project 2025, Trump’s administration is executing one of the most radical immigration crackdowns in American history. The plan includes mass deportations, the militarization of the border, and efforts to dismantle key protections for vulnerable populations. These policies aren’t just about immigration—they're part of a broader push toward authoritarian rule.

At the same time, Trump’s second term is defined by state-sponsored disinformation—a calculated effort to blur the lines between fact and fiction. From purging government transparency measures to manipulating social media and weaponizing conspiracy theories, Trump is flooding the zone with falsehoods to erode trust in democracy.

Join us as we break down these twin crises and discuss what’s at stake for the future of American democracy.

The Blue Choir Speaks: What Concerns Them Most?

• Art: "Trump’s disinformation strategy has created a climate of fear and confusion. Congress should be fighting back, but many Republicans are complicit."
• Kristie: "I’ve seen educated, rational people fall for conspiracy theories. It’s terrifying to watch another generation grow up without the tools to separate fact from fiction."

Final Thoughts: The Battle for Democracy is Now

This series has exposed the real-time dismantling of democracy under Trump’s administration. The 10 pillars represent freedoms we once took for granted—freedoms now under direct attack.

What’s Next on Surviving Trump?

Now that we’ve covered what’s happening to democracy, it’s time to focus on the key players behind the destruction:

• Episode 7: Trump's Psychological Profile – His mental disorders, psychopathy, and cognitive decline.
• Episode 8: The MAGA Cult – Why his supporters see him as their personal savior.
• Episode 9: Trump’s Second-Term Strategy – How he’s institutionalizing political warfare.
• Episode 10: The Psychological Toll on America – How he’s da

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Host: Bella Goode

Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.

Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.

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