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Cadwalladr Exposes Billionaires' Grip on U.S. Governance

6/5/2025

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Carole Cadwalladr, a fearless investigative journalist, exposes the alarming grip Silicon Valley billionaires have on U.S. governance. She warns that unchecked surveillance technology fuels authoritarianism, especially during the Trump era, enabling mass control and the targeting of dissenters. Her insights serve as a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of unregulated power.

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Carole Cadwalladr, a fearless investigative journalist, exposes the alarming grip Silicon Valley billionaires have on U.S. governance. She warns that unchecked surveillance technology fuels authoritarianism, especially during the Trump era, enabling mass control and the targeting of dissenters. Her insights serve as a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of unregulated power.