Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump’s first term. It’s a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    Henry VIII broke his nation’s close ties with the most powerful political force of his day (the catholic church) to get rid of his own wife. Could trumps actions be stealth campaign to get rid of Melania? /s

    • astronaut_sloth@mander.xyzEnglish
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      15 hours ago

      Somewhat related but I always half-joked that Clarence Thomas’ anti-civil rights rulings were a long con to outlaw interracial marriage so he could divorce Ginny.