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A recurring theme in Hanson’s critique is the erosion of the rule of law—selectively applied depending on political allegiance or perceived threat. Hanson points out how Obama’s administration famously refused to release certain records, and how prior presidents could ignore subpoenas with relative impunity. Today, however, former President Trump is subjected to a show of force, including FBI raids, which Hanson labels as a disturbing deviation from justice.