the dismantling of American government...and how we can stop it McGarity, Thomas O. 1949- creator text nyu New York The New Press 2025 monographic eng x, 349 pages ; 22 cm Now revised with a new preface and final chapter on what to expect from the current administration and how we can secure a thriving collective future--both socially and economically. In the wake of a return to Trump-era governance, Demolition Agenda is more urgent than ever, revealing the ministration's destruction of our government institutions--exposing Americans to greater risks while empowering corporate interests. Thomas O. McGarity, author, legal scholar, and former president of Center for Progressive Reform, profiles the toxic leaders and intricate strategies that the Trump administration employed to rid the government of protective policies and institutions--harming the health of a nation and accelerating climate change and economic turmoil. Including: Scott Pruitt's corruption scandal at the EPA; Elaine Chao's weakening of transportation safety measures; Ryan Zinke's stint as secretary of the interior before he faced eighteen federal inquiries and was fired; And the actions and impacts of other controversial figures such as Rick Perry, Betsy DeVos, Sonny Perdue, and Andrew Puzder. While chronicling these abuses of power that defined the first Trump administration, McGarity also provides precise clarity on what we can continue to expect from the rest of his current term, what further harm can be done, and what this means for the future of our nation. While harrowing at times, Demolition Agenda ends hopefully, with a new chapter that provides a road map for future progressive politicians to reinstate a safe, healthy, and equitable society for all Americans--and most importantly, regain their trust Preface to the Paperback Edition Introduction Part I — The Protective Edifice and the Demolition Crew Chapter 1 — The Protective Edifice Chapter 2 — The Demolition Crew Part II — Demolition Strategies Chapter 3 — Appointing Toxic Leaders Chapter 4 — Dismantling Agencies Chapter 5 — Denigrating Expertise Chapter 6 — Stepping on the Brake Chapter 7 — Shifting into Reverse Chapter 8 — Sophisticated Sabotage Chapter 9 — Promiscuous Permitting Chapter 10 — Failure to Enforce Chapter 11 — Impediments to Demolition Part III — The Demolition Agenda for the Second Trump Administration Chapter 12 — What to Expect from the Second Trump Administration Part IV — Rebuilding the Protective Edifice Chapter 13 — Saving and Enhancing Protective Government Acknowledgments Notes Thomas O. McGarity. First published: 2022 Trump, Donald 1946- Jr Biden, Joseph R. (Joseph Robinette) 1942- Organismos administrativos Prácticas corruptas Estados Unidos Organismos administrativos Historia Siglo XXI Poder ejecutivo Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XXI Abuso de poder administrativo Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XXI Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2017-2021 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2021- 002 E 912 M478d 2025 9781620979860 1620979861 260720 20260723103111.0 eng