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The Toxic Spawn: America's Most Dangerous Dynasty

Continuing the Review of Donald's Enabling Friends and Family

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Joshua Powell
Sep 02, 2025
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I am not sure if the story of Donald Jr. and Eric should be told as a Greek tragedy or presented as a case study from Freud's clinic. It seems to me that both approaches would work, though I lean toward the latter—these two represent something more disturbing than mere tragic heroes undone by hubris. They are the natural byproducts of a system that rewards the worst human instincts and calls it business acumen.

I grew up with rich and spoiled kids—and I can say with authority that the Trump sons occupy their own special circle of he…

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